Awareness Days

Since endorsing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada’s Calls to Action, OPSEU has taken consistent action toward reconciliation.  We recognize September 30th as Orange Shirt Day to commemorate the survivors of the residential school system. In 1973 six-year old Phyllis Webstad was gifted a brand new orange shirt from her grandmother and wore……

September 25 marks Franco-Ontarian Day. Officially recognized in 2010 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of francophones in Ontario, this year’s celebration also marks the 45th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag.  Nearly 612,000 francophones call Ontario home and thousands of them are OPSEU members working in the Ontario Public Sector and across the entire Broader Public……

Friday, September 18 is the start of another year for Jews around the world. Rosh Hashanah, which means “head of the year” marks the beginning of the Days of Awe or the Jewish High Holy Days and lasts for a 10-day period that culminates with Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. On……