Grievance

With the fourth wave of the COVID-19 crisis upon us, many employers in Ontario have been developing workplace policies calling for mandatory vaccines and testing. The Ford government has also announced a vaccine passport will be brought in this month. As members continue to navigate these challenging times and, in many cases, plan their own return...

A statement from OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas on Canadore College: OPSEU has reviewed the prepared statements released Monday, February 24 by the College Employer Council. We are disappointed that the College appears intent to stonewall requests to disclose the investigation report it obtained following nearly a year-long investigation into allegations of harassment, discrimination and...

Global TV is reporting on the wage freeze the Peterborough Regional Health Centre is trying to impose on the women who do clerical work at the hospital. “We’re worried for our membership. This could negatively impact our members, their families and friends in the community,” said Dani Steenburgh, president of OPSEU Local 345. OPSEU President...