Regions
- March 18, 2025
You asked and we listened! Registration for Virtual Worker Safety Engagement Tour is now open. We will be available on April 8 at 12pm – 2pm or 6pm – 8pm. The Worker Safety Engagement Tour aims to introduce a boost of energy, bring information, and support the work of the Union, by providing more resources and...
- December 2, 2024
The OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle invites OPSEU/SEFPO members who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) to apply for a position on the OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle to fill vacancies in Regions 1, 2, 4 and 7. The role of the regional representative on the Indigenous Circle is to create and maintain networks within the region, to...
- December 2, 2024
Printable PDF and application form Region 1 leadership conference for Local Presidents, Highest Ranking, Region 1 Equity Representatives, Retiree Committee Chair and Convention Committee Members Monday, March 17 and Tuesday March 18, 2025 Deadline: Please complete this form and email it to [email protected] by Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 You are invited to attend the OPSEU/SEFPO’s...
- June 3, 2024
Nsoromma Design & Culture Group Inc has partnered with OPSEU/SEFPO’s Coalition of Racialized Worker’s (CoRW) to present a Kiddies section with Saldenah Carnival for 2024. This year’s annual Junior Carnival and Family Fun Parade will be celebrated on July 20 in honour of the dynamic displays of Caribbean culture, music and costumes. This will be great...
- April 19, 2024
The OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle invites OPSEU/SEFPO members who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) to apply for a position on the OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle to fill vacancies in Regions 1, 2, 5 and 7. The role of the regional representative on the Indigenous Circle is to create and maintain networks within the region, to...
- June 2, 2023
Olivia Chow – the fighter for Toronto we need! And with 20,000+ members who live in the City of Toronto, OPSEU/SEFPO members’ votes can be critical in making that happen! The June 26 mayoral by-election is our chance to elect a new progressive mayor who will stand up for working people and build a...
- December 4, 2020
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...
- May 23, 2020
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)...
- October 10, 2019
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...