July 24, 2012 The by-election in Kitchener- Waterloo is just around the corner. This will be an important by-election for OPSEU. Liberals hope to achieve a majority while Hudak’s Conservatives are trying to retain their seat. The NDP hopes to break through in this conservative area. OPSEU members should keep its eyes on the hard …
Category Archive: OPSEU
Jul 24
MANDELA DAY – A Global Call to Action
International Labour Updates Democracy, equality, reconciliation, diversity, responsibility, respect and freedom – these are the values of one of the greatest and most courageous humanists, anti-apartheid, human rights and peace activists of all times: Nelson Mandela, who is also named Madiba in South Africa as an honorary title adopted by elders of Mandela’s clan. …
Jul 15
Hudak shows “true colours” in recent statement against unions
July 11, 2012 TORONTO – PC Leader Tim Hudak has finally shown his true colours by disparaging union support for social justice causes that have been endorsed by the union’s membership, says the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. Warren (Smokey) Thomas responded to Hudak’s latest media release where he singled out OPSEU …
Jul 11
Opseu Vice-President/Treasurer’s Message
Summer 2012 – The calm before the storm? July 9, 2012 Greetings, Friends. As we head into what looks to be a scorcher of a summer (although some still say that global warming is not real) I was hoping to provide a lighter message, reflective of summer holidays and family fun. Unfortunately, the times dictate …
Jul 06
Hold the Date! October 10, 2012
Health and Safety Join over 10 unions and Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) in person (in Sudbury) or online from anywhere as we launch a resource kit to help workers take action on workplace stress.Twelve labour groups have been working with Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers and researchers since 2009 to develop …
Jun 19
NDP insists on several budget changes
NDP insists on several budget changes By ANTONELLA ARTUSO and JONATHAN JENKINS, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Posted 23 hours ago TORONTO – The New Democrats have shortened their list of budget demands in the face of an election threat but still insist on removing four sections of the document. Leader Andrea Horwath held a press …
Jun 14
OPTrust’s former CEO files suit for wrongful dismissal
OPTrust’s former CEO files suit for wrongful dismissal (christine balderas/iStockphoto)+ OPTrust’s former CEO files suit for wrongful dismissal Janet McFarland The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Jun. 07 2012, 6:59 PM EDT Last updated Thursday, Jun. 07 2012, 7:01 PM EDT The former CEO of the Ontario government’s employee pension fund has filed a wrongful …