NIAGARA FALLS – Finance Minister Bill Morneau says Canadians should get used to so-called “job churn” – short-term employment and a number of career changes in a person’s life. Morneau made the comment on Saturday at a meeting of the federal Liberal Party’s Ontario wing, days before he’s scheduled to deliver a fall economic update. The …

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Press Release Wine in grocery stores ramps up privatization of the LCBO: OPSEU AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to PrintShare to EmailShare to More Publication Date Friday, October 28, 2016 – 10:30am Toronto – The Ontario government’s move to put wine in grocery stores, announced today, is another step in the backdoor privatization …

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Howard Levitt is senior partner of Levitt LLP, employment and labour lawyers. He practises employment law in eight provinces. Employment Law Hour with Howard Levitt airs Sundays at 1 p.m. on NEWSTALK 1010 in Toronto. It’s true, allegations of harassment are hurled far too quickly these days over behaviour they consider objectionable, and which has …

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Be sure to check out the Members Section on opseu.org for the latest in discounts available to OPSEU Members. Home & Auto Insurance, Baka Wireless and Bell Mobility, OPSEU merchandise, Union Pearson Express Business Travel Program, Toronto FC Discount Offer, Park’N Fly, Ontario Science Centre, Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, Via Rail, Royal Ontario Museum.

Enclosed is an easy access link to our video on the History of Guelph’s Labour Day celebrations. http://www.labouringallourlives.ca/Video/tabid/121/Default.aspx

For those OPSEU staff who do not work at 1 Stone Rd, Guelph, please read this email as your support would be much appreciated.   OPSEU Staff at 1 Stone Rd, Guelph   You recently received an email (attached) indicating that parking fees at 1 Stone Rd will increase 10% on April 1.  Are you …

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Publication Date Thursday, February 11, 2016 – 9:00am TORONTO – In a meeting today with the union that represents more than 6,000 correctional workers and parole and probation staff, the minister for Community Safety and Correctional Services agreed that Ontario faces a crisis inside its jails. “Today’s meeting with Yasir Naqvi was productive,” said Ontario …

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As approved by the Executive Board during their budget debate, effective January 1, 2016 the reimbursement rate for lunch has been increased to $19 and the reimbursement rate for dinner has been increased to $29.  Breakfast remains the same at $13.  Any expenses submitted with the old rates will be adjusted by the Accounting Department. …

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Changes to OPS Dependent Life Insurance now implemented November 4, 2013 In the recent round of OPS negotiations the parties agreed to increase the coverage for dependent life insurance under Articles 38 and 66.  Previously anyone electing to pay the premiums received coverage of $1,000 for a spouse and $500 for each dependent child OR …

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Proposed Changes to Post-Retirement Insured Benefits Posted: July 29, 2015 Print this page Email the link On February 18, 2014, the Ministry of Government Services announced proposed changes to the eligibility criteria and terms for post-retirement insured benefits for members of the OPSEU Pension Plan, to take effect on January 1, 2017. Current eligibility rules …

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