College Support Part-time Bargaining Bulletin
After spending some solid time preparing for success at the table, your bargaining team and the employer have landed on bargaining dates, and we are now happy to report that bargaining dates have been confirmed and we will be going to the table on June 22, 25 and 30.
The bargaining team is putting the final touches on our strategy and the demands we’re bringing to the table. The demands and priorities delegates voted for at the final-demand set meeting held in late January will always be our compass. That means we’ll be focusing on things that really matter to you, like paid sick days and benefits, job postings and job security.
Once bargaining starts, we’ll update you on developments. Read more: https://opseu.org/news/bargaining-bulletin-2-all-set-to-bargain/
Johnson Insurance preferred rates
Did you know that Johnson Insurance offers OPSEU 241 members specially designed policies and preferred rates on home and car insurance?
Just by calling for a quote you’ll be entered to win one of three Home Office Improvement Packages worth $5,000 each!
Call 1-855-616-6708 and mention group code M2 for your preferred rates or visit Johnson.ca/educator
Day of Mourning 2021
This year the Hamilton and District Labour Council will be replicating the traditional Day of Mourning ceremony from City Hall in a virtual space on Zoom.
The national theme for this year’s event is The Human Cost of COVID-19.
We will remember those that we’ve lost due to workplace injuries and illnesses, not just this past year, but also throughout our personal workplace histories on April 28 at 11 am.
Learn more and register for the event at: https://www.hamiltonlabour.ca/day_of_mourning_2021
Statistics Canada is hiring for the 2021 Census
Canada’s next Census of Population will take place in spring 2021. Statistics Canada will be hiring across the country in every community, big and small, in preparation for the 2021 Census.
Start and end dates vary by position and location, and you must be available to work flexible hours, mainly during evenings and weekends.
You can learn more and apply online at www.census.gc.ca/jobs
Monthly Queermunity Zoom Room
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel (RAA) will be holding monthly Queermunity town halls via Zoom on the last Wednesday of each month!
Be sure to join them as they discuss queer issues, chat about upcoming events and host guest speakers. Email pride@opseu.org to be added to the Queermunity email list. Your welcome email will include the Zoom information.
Wednesdays. 7:30pm – 8:30pm
March 31, April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24.
Cost: Free
If you have any question or would like to be a guest speaker, please contact pride@opseu.org
General Membership Meeting
OPSEU Local 241 is hosting an online General Membership Meeting for all members on Wednesday, April 7 at 5:30 pm.
RSVP online here
GMMs are where members take the important action of discussing and voting on the matters that affect our local, and are held a minimum of 2 times per year.
We will be voting on bylaw amendments and will discuss updates on current local activities and the part-time collective bargaining process. There will be a question and answer period, and you will be able to chat with your local team.
Attendance is critical! Part-time employees are very strongly encouraged to attend. We must always have a specific number of members in attendance so that we can vote on bylaw amendments.
We look forward to seeing you on April 7!
JP Hornick to run for OPSEU presidency
JP Hornick, Chair, CAAT-A (College Faculty) Bargaining Team, has announced the intention to run for presidency of OPSEU. You can view the March 18 announcement video here: http://bit.ly/jpYTvideo
Interested in learning more? JP will be hosting an open conversation to discuss the future on April 15 via Zoom. RSVP: https://bit.ly/jp4opseu
Request your PT solidarity mask
Your elected OPSEU/SEFPO bargaining team will soon begin negotiating your next part-time collective agreement. Want to show your support for your part-time bargaining team? Request a face mask and help us create a solidarity collage! http://collegesupportpt.org/request-your-solidarity-face-mask-today/
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Hamilton and District Labour Council
Join the Hamilton and District Labour Council virtually at the annual International Women’s Day celebration, being held on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021.
This is a free to attend event. The 2021 IWD celebration promises to be a fun-filled and uplifting occasion featuring inspiring speakers, live music, and door prizes. Everyone is invited to attend!
Speakers include: Ruth Greenspan (John Howard Society), Cindy Gangaram (HWETL), Angela Preocanin (ONA), Patty Krawec (Indigenous Activist with roots in labour) and more
The Evolution of the Revolution
March 10, 2021
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Register now: hdlc.ca/IWD2021
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OPSEU Local 241 proudly represents all Support Staff at Mohawk College, including part-time and student employees.
Local Stewards are volunteers who offer confidential, one-on-one support to our members to help navigate life in the workplace and exercise our rights as workers. Need assistance? Contact us.