The new president, JP Hornick, and the new First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell, have sent messages of greeting and gratitude to the unions’ membership.
From President JP Hornick’s message: A spark of hope for a brighter […]
Ontario college faculty have rejected a contract offer from their employer, and OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas hopes the result will trigger a return to the bargaining table.
“I am convinced a negotiated settlement is […]
Help shape our work environment. Please complete the employer’s confidential survey before February 28.
The survey is one of the ways the college will be seeking feedback on the future of work at Mohawk College.
OPSEU Local 241 is hosting an online General Membership Meeting for all members on Wednesday, February 2, 5:30-7pm. Register for the GMM now.
We will be nominating and/or electing Full and Part-time Stewards as […]
College faculty members represented by OPSEU/SEFPO are currently undertaking a work-to-rule strike action at Ontario’s 24 public colleges. This comes on the heels of a successful strike mandate, as voted by college faculty members, and after the imposition […]
The next online general membership meeting is Wednesday, October 13, 5:30-7 pm. We will vote to approve the Local’s budget for 2022 and run elections for Local Officer positions. Nomination details are below.
This year’s conference will be held virtually on Monday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
The theme, “I AM MORE THAN,” will build on our 2019 conference and will highlight and connect the various […]
Each year, on the first Monday of September, we celebrate the achievements of workers and the powerful movement we have built together, as we commemorate Labour Day.
Throughout history, from the eight-hour work day to […]
With the fourth wave of the COVID-19 crisis upon us, many employers in Ontario have been developing workplace policies calling for mandatory vaccines and testing. The Ford government has also announced a vaccine passport will be brought in this […]
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Executive Board has discussed and debated these issues thoroughly and feels the best way to protect the union’s members and the public is to follow the advice of public health experts, protect personal privacy, and promote healthy […]