Harassment Complaints

The president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is urging the College Employer Council to work with the union and Canadore College to bring “closure and healing to those who have suffered abuse” at the post-secondary institution. The union provided a statement Tuesday from Warren (Smokey) Thomas in which he repeats his call...

Toronto – As President of the union representing employees at Canadore College, I acknowledge the College Employer Council for taking an interest in the independent investigator’s report into allegations of harassment, bullying and abuse of power at Canadore. I am pleased the Council decided to speak and shares OPSEU’s concerns around the ability of staff...

North Bay – OPSEU is urging Colleges and Universities Minister Ross Romano and Labour, Training and Skills Development Minister Monte McNaughton to put Canadore College Chair Bob Nicholls, President and CEO George Burton, and Vice-President Shawn Chorney on leave, and bring in an interim administrator. The union’s call comes as the college continues to refuse...

A message to OPSEU members from Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President   Dear friends:   If you were at OPSEU Convention this year, you know that delegates worked hard to come up with a solution to a matter related to sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. You might also be aware that a Toronto Star columnist, Martin...

TORONTO – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union has released a series of cutting-edge videos that continue its long-standing commitment to fighting sexual harassment in the workplace. OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas will screen the videos this morning in front of more than 2,000 members at the union’s annual convention in Toronto. “The goal of...

Toronto – This week at the annual convention of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, over 2,000 members will be updated on actions OPSEU is taking to train all staff on sexual harassment and to promote harassment-free workplaces across the province. Members will also be updated on how the union responded to a sexual harassment...

The Equity Unit is seeking Advisors and Investigators to participate in the processing of complaints under the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy (HDPP). All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a statement of interest to the Equity Unit by September 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.. Vacancies The Equity Unit is seeking Advisors and Investigators in the following...