More than 22,000 OPS members have met with their bargaining heads and OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas by phone and overwhelmingly voted to take action to back their bargaining teams. “Employers will only give up as much as they have to give up to avoid a strike,” said Thomas. “What I’m hearing is a very …
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Dec 05
On December 10, stop by your local LCBO store
On Monday, December 10, go to your LCBO store and support our members. Join us at one of the 18 LCBO stores throughout Ontario as we commemorate the 64th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, signed on December 10, 1948. Article 23.2 states, “Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay …
Nov 07
Steps for Life Walk
Supporting families suffering from a workplace tragedy What: Steps for Life – Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy When: Sunday, May 5, 2012 Where:Guelph Threads of Life is a national, charitable organization dedicated to helping Canadian families along their journey of healing after they have experienced a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. Steps …
Nov 05
Prosperity
Is it at the corner of Main Street and Union Way? Some say that we’re all in this together. But are we really? Disturbing trends have brought us watered down democracy where one set of rules apply to the wealthy while a different set apply to the rest. How did this happen? It starts and …
Oct 25
OPS Conference & Divisional Meetings
Conferences 2012 OPS Conference & Divisional Meetings The 2012 OPS Conference & Divisional Meetings will be held on November 30 & December 1-2, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto. Look for your call letter mailed August 10, 2012 to all local presidents in the OPS. All forms are available on-line now by visiting OPS …
Oct 13
McGuinty government now poised for attack on public services
October 5 2012 Less than 24 hours after the Ontario Public Service Employees Union offered to extend its contract with the Government of Ontario to put on hold any increases to wages and compensation, the McGuinty Liberals have served notice that they want to begin negotiations that will likely produce drastic cuts. OPSEU President …
Aug 20
Region 2 Summer Picnic – A Huge Thank You!
Fun was had by all who attended the Region 2 Annual Picnic at the Rockwood Conservation Area. The weather was spectacular and our Region 2 hosts, Eddy Almeida, Mike Grimaldi, Deb Tungatt and all the volunteers too numerous to mention made the day perfect. Thank you! – click View Full Post to see the Photo …
Aug 14
2012 OPS Conference and Divisional Meeting Dec. 1-2, 2012
A general membership meeting for Local 232 will be called in September (date to be announced) to elect Delegates, Alternates and Observers from the ministries within our local to attend the OPS Conference and Divisional Meeting. The 2012 OPS Conference and Divisional Meeting will be on December 1-2, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in 123 …
Aug 01
OPT Union Trustee – Applicants wanted
The Pension Liason Committee invites you or someone you know to get involved with the OPSEU Pension Trust, by applying to be a Trustee. We require your assistance in helping us to find suitable candidates for the position of Union Trustee. With the challenges facing defined benefit pension plans, we need people …