General Member Meeting – Thursday Sept 19 at Noon Online
It’s a busy year ahead in both units! Register to attend our Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 19 at Noon (Online) to elect representatives and hear our Treasurer’s year-to-date report.
Nominations are open! A member can be nominated for any position by any local member. You cannot nominate yourself.
- Delegates – Vote on behalf of our local.
- Alternates – Shall replace a Delegate if they cannot vote.
- Online Observers – Watch the proceedings, does not have a voice or vote.
Details for this year’s meetings follow. Contact us if you have any questions!
Elections for Part-Time Divisional Meeting
At the Part-Time Divisional meeting, delegates from all college locals will discuss matters affecting part-time employees. Only part-time members can be nominated to attend.
- Dates: Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27
- Location: Online via Zoom or in person at the Courtyard Toronto Downtown, 475 Yonge St
- Number of delegates to elect: 2
- Number of alternates to elect: 2
- Online observers to elect: Maximum 2
Elections for Full-Time Pre-Bargaining and Demand Set Meetings
Delegates from all colleges will prepare for the next round of negotiations for the full-time collective agreement. Only full-time members can be nominated to attend. Members elected will represent our local at the final demand set meeting.
- Dates: Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
- Location: Online via Zoom or in person at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, Richmond Hill
- Number of delegates to elect: 3
- Number of alternates to elect: 4
- Online observers: Accepting volunteers
Join Us for the Hamilton Labour Day Parade & Picnic!
Hey Everyone,
We hope you’re doing well and have been enjoying the Support Staff Appreciation Month events!
Labour Day is just around the corner, and we would love for you and your family to join us at the Hamilton Labour Day Parade and Picnic on Monday, September 2, 2024. It’s going to be a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, fun, and great food!
Parade Details
Parade Time
- Meet us between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Stuart St. and Bay St.
- The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. sharp!
Parking
- No need to worry about parking—there’s free parking available at Bayfront Park and the West Harbour Go Station.
- If you want to make use of the free parking, we recommend showing up a bit early.
- If you do miss out, there are plenty of other places to park in the area!
Parade Route
- South on Bay Street to York Blvd.
- East on York Blvd. to James Street
- North on James Street to Strachan Street
- West on Strachan to the Bayfront Park entrance
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Picnic Details
Picnic Time:
- 11:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Bayfront Park
- There will be free food, gifts and prizes, and family activities!
Why You Should Come:
- It’s a wonderful chance to connect with fellow union members and their families.
- We’ll have delicious food, awesome gifts, and exciting prizes!
- You can be part of an long history of Labour Day parades!
RSVP
- We’d love to know if you’re coming! Please RSVP HERE so OPSEU knows how many folks to plan for.
- Please note: you can RSVP for just the parade or just the picnic if you’re unable to attend both events. We’ll just be happy to see you there!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Let’s make this Labour Day one to remember, together.
See you there!
In solidarity and friendship,
Local 241
🎉 Support Staff Appreciation Month Just Got Even Better with Union Savings!
Hey Everyone,
We promised you extra bonuses for Support Staff Appreciation Month, and we’re here to deliver! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve teamed up with Union Savings — a not-for-profit discount platform created by union folks, for union folks. This platform is loaded with amazing deals across a wide range of categories.
🛍️ Beauty
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🎟️ Entertainment
👗 Fashion
💰 Financial services
🏡 Home essentials
🛡️ Insurance
🛠️ Services
✈️ Travel
💆 Wellness
Seriously, there are so many deals that if we tried to list them all, this post would be way too long! 😄
Just to clarify, we’re not being paid to promote this. We signed up to make sure your union membership gives you even more value because we believe in strengthening our community and taking care of one another.
So what are you waiting for? Head over to unionsavings.ca, explore the sweet deals, and sign up. It’s super easy, and the savings are totally worth it!
Cheers,
Local 241
Schedule of Events – Support Staff Appreciation Month!
| Hey Everyone, We were super excited to announce Support Staff Appreciation Month earlier this week. But what we weren’t quite ready to do was announce exactly where and when the events would take place. We still had a few i’s to dot and t’s to cross before we could do that. But not anymore! We are happy to announce we have an official schedule of SSAM events and here it is! |
Ice Cream Socials
Centennial
Aug 6 @ 11 AM – Lunchroom
Stoney Creek
Aug 6 @ 11:30-1 PM – A Wing Lobby (by Timmies)
Fennell
Aug 7 @ 11 AM-1 PM – C Wing Cafeteria Courtyard
Airport
Aug 7 @ 11:30-1 PM – Third Floor Meeting Room
IAHS
Aug 8 @ 11 AM – Room 201
We’ll Buy You a Coffee
Centennial
Aug 13 @ 11 AM – Lunchroom
Stoney Creek
Aug 13 @ 11:30-1 PM – A Wing Lobby (by Timmies)
Fennell
Aug 14 @ 11 AM-1 PM – Brewed Awakenings (G Wing)
Airport
Aug 14 @ 11:30-1 PM – Third Floor Meeting Room
IAHS
Aug 15 @ 11 AM – Room 201
Lunch is On Us
Centennial
Aug 20 @ 11 AM – Lunchroom
Stoney Creek
Aug 20 @ 11:30-1 PM – A Wing Lobby (by Timmies)
Fennell
Aug 21 @ 11 AM-1 PM – C Wing Cafeteria (by Subway)
Airport
Aug 21 @ 11:30-1 PM – Third Floor Meeting Room
IAHS
Aug 22 @ 11 AM – Room 201
| We’re pumped to see the awesome response you’ve already had to SSAM. And we really want to keep that energy going! So don’t forget: |
- We’re running an Instagram contest for all Support Staff
- If you want to take part in the free lunch you’ll need to sign up before the 15th!
- Don’t be afraid to spread the love this month! Let your coworkers know what’s going on and maybe take some time to recognize the work they’re doing!
In solidarity and looking forward to seeing you at the events!
Local 241
Win a $50 Gift Card – Join Our Instagram Contest!
Happy Support Staff Appreciation Month!
We’re thrilled to announce our first Instagram contest, and we want YOU to join in the fun! 
It’s super easy to participate with only two simple steps!
- Follow our Instagram account.
- Like our contest post.
- That’s it! You’re done! Just wait for us to announce the winner.
One lucky winner will be randomly selected on August 31 to snag a $50 gift card for groceries, gas, or Presto! 
This contest is all about connecting with us on Instagram. By following us, you’ll stay in the loop with the latest news, events, and campaigns happening within our union. Plus, it’s a great way for us to easily communicate with each other. 
Good luck, and see you on Instagram! 
Local 241
Support Staff Appreciation Month!
Hey Everyone,
We’re thrilled to announce that August is Support Staff Appreciation Month! 🎉 Get ready for a whole bunch of exciting events, perks, and activities designed to celebrate and appreciate our amazing support staff at Mohawk.
Now, here’s the deal.
Where and when to find us
We’ll generally be at an easy to access location at your campus and all the events will be scheduled from 11-1pm. Please refer to the reminder emails, Instagram posts, or website posts for the most up-to-date information. When in doubt, our website is where to go!
This is also a great opportunity to remind you to follow us on Instagram!
August 6 – 8: Ice Cream Socials 🍦
Beat the heat with free ice cream at your home campus! We’ll also be dropping off ice cream for our friends at the Airport and Centennial locations. Enjoy ice cream, t-shirts, buttons, and shoutouts while we chat about the fantastic work you do at the college.
- Aug 6: Stoney Creek Campus & Centennial drop-off
- Aug 7: Fennell Campus & Airport drop-off
- Aug 8: IAHS Campus
August 13 – 15: Have a Coffee on Us ☕
Grab a free coffee on us when you pop by to say hi! We’ll bring hot coffee during lunch hour, you just need to show up! We’d love to chat about how things are going in your area and get to know more about the support staff.
- Aug 13: Stoney Creek Campus & Centennial drop-off
- Aug 14: Fennell Campus & Airport drop-off
- Aug 15: IAHS Campus
August 20 – 22: Let’s Grab Lunch 🍱
Mark your calendar and remember NOT to bring your lunch to work! RSVP at the beginning of the month to sign up for a free boxed lunch. Sign-up closes on the 15th. We’ll hand out lunches during the week of the event, along with t-shirts, buttons, and updates on what’s been happening with the local.
- Aug 20: Stoney Creek Campus & Centennial drop-off
- Aug 21: Fennell Campus & Airport drop-off
- Aug 22: IAHS Campus
There’s more to come!
Outside of these main events, we’ve got extra goodies and fun activities planned both online and in-person. Keep an eye out for surprise treats, social media contests, and other exciting opportunities to celebrate and connect throughout the month!
In solidarity and looking forward to making this August awesome!
Local 241
Summer Sign-Up Contest!
The contest is open to all Support Staff at Mohawk College, Full-Time (permanent, Initiative & Opportunity, Appendix D) and Part-Time (Regular Part-Time, student employees, temporary, and casual).
- Sign or update your membership and enter a draw for one of two $100 prize packs.
- Refer your coworkers to sign or update their membership, and you’ll receive a ballot for a $300 prize pack. The more you refer, the more ballots you’ll get!
Enter the contest and see the prizes now! The contest closes on Thursday, June 27!
May GMM – Wednesday May 22 at Noon Online
Register now! You will receive your Zoom link right away.
The main item of business for this GMM is our Treasurer’s Report but you can also expect some updates on what has been going on with the Local over the past couple of months! Attendance is critical for our GMM, as we need a certain number of members to proceed with the meeting. Both part-time and full-time staff are very strongly encouraged to attend.
We will, of course, also hold draws for a bunch of gas, grocery and coffee gift cards for those in attendance at the GMM!
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow afternoon!
Celebrating Support Staff: Greg Gagnon
Please join us in applauding our former Local President and current support staff member, Greg Gagnon. Last week, Greg was the recipient of the Colleges & Institutes of Canada’s Leadership Excellence Award for Non-Managerial Staff.
Along with Greg’s award came the following statement:
“One of Mohawk College’s core values is ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Greg Gagnon personifies this value by going above and beyond to ensure students with accessibility needs have what they need to succeed. Greg has been with the college’s Accessible Learning Services team since 2011. Throughout this time, he has strongly advocated accessibility at the college and across the broader postsecondary community. Greg has profoundly impacted the lives of the many students who rely on the services and support he provides to succeed and thrive in their postsecondary journey.”
We would be remiss in not also mentioning the fact that Greg has served in many positions with the Local, from Steward to President. We are proud of the work he has done both for the Union and in his role with Accessible Learning Services at the college.
National Day of Mourning
Falling every year on April 28, The National Day of Mourning is a time to recognize and remember those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy. Every year, tens of thousands of Canadians suffer workplace illness, injuries, and, in some cases, fatalities.
We encourage all of the recipients of this message to set aside a moment today in recognition of those workers we have lost and those who live with illness or injuries they have sustained at work.
The National Day of Mourning also serves as an opportunity to recognize the distinct importance of health and safety efforts in the workplace. From laws about workplace safety to boots-on-the-ground health and safety teams in the workplace. The people involved in these efforts perform a critical service.
Local 241 stands in solidarity with the families and friends of those affected by workplace tragedies. With each tragedy, there are loved ones, family members, friends and co-workers who are deeply impacted. We remain committed to supporting impacted peoples and advocating for safer workplaces.
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