Solidarity

OPSEU/SEFPO condemns the detention of President of SEIU California, David Huerta, who was violently apprehended as he stood as an observer during an Immigration and Customs enforcement (ICE) raid in Los Angeles. This detention is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing attempts to silence dissent and create an atmosphere of intimidation, as workers and communities...

by Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee With “Diva” by Beyoncé pulsating throughout the convention hall, an enigmatic LaToia Jones danced her way to the stage giving the audience a sneak peek into the burst of energy her keynote would deliver. Jones is an organizer, community activist and strategist with over 20 years of extensive...

By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, and Craig Hadley, Local 5109, inSolidarity On Day 3 of OPSEU/SEFPO’s Convention 2025, the energy inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre spilled out into the streets. Hundreds of OPSEU/SEFPO members gathered outside the Centre and marched down Front Street to Bay Street, bringing a clear and powerful message straight to...

by Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee The John Bassett Theatre was flooded with OPSEU/SEFPO members to recognize the steadfast commitment of their peers in the labour movement. Sounds of cheers and applause reverberated around the room as over a dozen individuals and locals were honoured. “Because solidarity is not just something you say, it’s...

By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Deena Ladd, Executive Director of the Workers’ Action Centre, delivered a rousing keynote at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention 2025, energizing the crowd with her unapologetic passion and decades of grassroots experience. With over 30 years of organizing under her belt, Ladd has been a fierce and tireless advocate for low-wage,...

By Alexandrea Seggewiss, Local 715, inSolidarity Committee member With creativity, and community spirit, the Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel (RAA) welcomed guests to an evening of connection and reflection at a unique Convention event that featured both a powerful film and some fun bracelet-making. As guests entered, they were warmly welcomed and invited to make a friendship...

By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity On the second day of Convention 2025, amidst the bustling energy of solidarity and activism, OPSEU/SEFPO’s annual Women’s Breakfast once again offered a space to honour and amplify the vital role of women in the labour movement. A cherished tradition, the breakfast brings together union activists from across...

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By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Thousands of OPSEU/SEFPO delegates, alternates, and observers will converge on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to shape the direction of our union through debate and voting on key policy and constitutional resolutions. Convention 2025 – our union’s highest-ranking authority – is taking place from April 24-27, 2025, in...

By Craig Hadley, Local 5109, inSolidarity OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle wishes to welcome all delegates, alternates, observers, and guests to the OPSEU/SEFPO 2025 Annual Convention to the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation as well as the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people. As part of our welcome,...

By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Convention is more than just a gathering – it’s the heart of our union’s democratic process. As the union’s highest-ranking authority, this is where delegates from across the province come together to debate, decide, and shape the direction of our collective future. From constitutional motions to policies that...

By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity Once upon a time, getting a college education was seen as a ticket to stability – a good job, a decent wage, maybe even a house (imagine!).  But these days, Ontario’s college system looks more like a sinking ship, and Doug Ford’s government isn’t exactly rushing to hand...