Kingston General-Hotel Dieu Hospital Support

Kingston – After a two week hospital merger campaign, which pitted union against union, OPSEU is deeply saddened that it must say goodbye to nearly 400 members working at Kingston Health Sciences Centre – this after the results of the representation vote were released today. The final tally totaled 613 votes for OPSEU, and 799...

A successful pay equity challenge by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has resulted in significant payments for approximately 180 of the lowest paid workers at Public Health Ontario. OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas explained that this was a significant win for closing the gender wage gap. “We have put money into the pockets...

Each May, we’re reminded of the invaluable contribution that nurses make in our lives, and in the lives of our family members, friends, and our communities – that’s what Nurses’ Week – from May 7 – 13 – is all about! At OPSEU we are proud to represent thousands of nurses, including nurse practitioners, Registered...

Kingston – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said today that he would do everything possible to help health care workers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre make an informed decision about the union they want to represent them. Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospital merged last year and legislation requires the workers currently represented by OPSEU...

It takes a lot of work to keep any facility running smoothly – just ask the maintenance workers, housekeepers, environmental services staff, cleaners, groundskeepers, porters, tradespeople, and dietary/food services staff in any one of Ontario’s community hospitals. It takes committed and dedicated staff to keep the wheels turning, and to make sure that facilities, like...

In honour of Administrative Professionals’ Day – and on behalf of OPSEU’s entire Executive Board – I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest thanks and gratitude to the thousands of OPSEU members, and all administrative professionals in Ontario who keep the wheels turning in our workplaces. Administrative professionals are at the...

Kingston – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is applauding Health Minister Eric Hoskins’ recent announcement of 1200 new hospital beds across Ontario. OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas expressed concern that the province’s plan doesn’t go far enough to undo years of deep cuts, but he called the new beds “a start” that will help...

Issue #2/May 2017 A newsletter for OPSEU members working as registered practical nurses in community health care, mental health, hospitals and health care support, long-term care, corrections and developmental services OPSEU RPNs ‘hit the ground running’ as biennial RPN leadership conference kicks off Nursing Week On May 8, OPSEU’s RPN Occupational Division held its first...

On behalf of the OPSEU Executive Board, I would like to pay tribute today – Administrative Professionals Day – to  the thousands of OPSEU members who keep offices humming in the Ontario Public Service, the Broader Public Service and in colleges across Ontario. You are, without doubt, the strength and backbone of our offices. Without...

Issue #1 / April 2017 A newsletter for OPSEU members working as registered practical nurses in community health care, mental health, hospital support, long-term care, corrections and developmental services Welcome to RPN Report: Your voice in OPSEU and the workplace On behalf of more than 4,000 OPSEU members working across Ontario as registered practical nurses,...