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    What is OPSEU/SEFPO?

    Established decades ago, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) represents over 180,000 public sector employees in Ontario, improving their working conditions, wages, benefits, and job security.

    A diverse group of people

    Should I Join?

    When you join a strong union like OPSEU/SEFPO, you’re joining 180,000 other front-line workers always pushing to make things better for the people we support and care for.
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    Better job security

    If you’re scared of losing your job, join OPSEU/SEFPO. We’ve stopped thousands of COVID-related layoffs at many of our workplaces.

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    Better wages

    Join OPSEU/SEFPO to dramatically increase your chances of getting the wages you deserve.

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    Better benefits

    If you want a pension, health coverage, paid vacation, paid sick leave, overtime pay and other benefits, join OPSEU/SEFPO

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    Better voice

    In the community, in the media, and at Queen’s Park, OPSEU/SEFPO is one of the strongest voices pushing for stronger investment in health care, mental health, education, and social services. Just a few of our many wins:
    • Prevented layoffs in dozens of different workplaces during the pandemic
    • $1 billion extra for Development Services to cut waitlists
    • Potential pension coverage for millions of non-profit workers
    • Millions in pay equity payouts to workers just like you

    Added benefits

    Very low dues – just pennies an hour

    At just 1.375 per cent, OPSEU/SEFPO has some of the lowest union dues in the country.

    Respect

    There’s strength in numbers, and joining OPSEU/SEFPO means that when you and your co-workers speak, your managers have to listen.
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    Workplace and legal experts

    OPSEU/SEFPO’s 300+ staff includes experts in bargaining, grievance handling, pensions, benefits, health and safety, pay equity, human rights, communications, campaigns, education, research and organizing.

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    Transparency & accountability

    Joining OPSEU/SEFPO and bargaining a collective agreement means putting everything important down in writing. That keeps management transparent and accountable for its decisions.
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    Discounts

    OPSEU/SEFPO members receive a range of discounts on things like insurance, wireless service, travel, and tickets to the Royal Ontario Museum and the Ontario Science Centre.

    What’s next?

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    Contact us – it’s confidential!​

    We will lay out the process for you in easy-to-understand terms.

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    Get information​

    OPSEU/SEFPO will work with you to develop strong demands to improve your wages and working conditions.

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    Sign membership cards​

    With OPSEU/SEFPO’s help, every eligible employee is asked to sign a confidential OPSEU/SEFPO membership card.

    Frequently Asked Questions​

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    Testimonials

    “I started getting involved in OPSEU/SEFPO when I was working as a mental health nurse. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – I hope you’ll make the same good decision, too.”

    Warren (Smokey) Thomas
    President, OPSEU/SEFPO

    “I was working as a Correctional Officer when I became a member. You won’t find a union that’s got a bigger voice – and a bigger heart – than OPSEU/SEFPO.”

    Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida
    First Vice-President/Treasurer, OPSEU/SEFPO 

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