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OPSEU/SEFPO leaders across Ontario took part in tele-town halls from November 30-December 3 to discuss challenges related to COVID-19 and what the upcoming year will hold for the union. President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida were joined by regional vice-presidents for the nightly tele-town halls with Local Presidents and highest-ranking members...

Today, May 23, would have been the final day of OPSEU Convention 2020. On April 6, OPSEU’s Executive Board made the difficult decision to postpone because of the pandemic. As part of an effort to fulfill obligations to provide open and transparent reporting of OPSEU business, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy)...

OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas spoke at a barbecue in London hosted by Local 133 to raise awareness of mental health and addictions issues in the London area. “We’ve had 30, 40 people come up,” said Thomas. “They’re eating for free, because they’re homeless. So we’ve had a chance to chat with them and hear...