Submissions

OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs Wednesday afternoon as part of the 2022/23 Pre-Budget consultations. In his presentation, President Thomas focused on the five key actions that are needed to protect Ontarians and rebuild our province. They include: Building up our public sector capacity Improving workplace...

On November 25, OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas presented to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly regarding the proposed Bill 37, Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors, and Building More Beds Act, 2021. The following submission outlines OPSEU/SEFPO’s proposed recommendations to strengthen the Bill, which is set to overhaul Ontario’s long-term care sector. Download the...

To emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever, OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is urging the Minister of Finance to invest billions more in public services in the 2021/22 budget. “Decades of cuts have left Ontario defenceless against COVID-19. Those cuts have already cost 5,000 lives,” Thomas told Peter Bethlenfalvy during a virtual presentation on...