We stand with Education Workers
Why do we stand with education workers?
Both CUPE and OPSEU/SEFPO education workers are the lowest-paid staff in our schools. They earn an average of $39,000 per year, and the schools are so understaffed that […]
National Day of Mourning
With the announcement of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday September 19 being a Federal holiday and a national day of mourning, a reminder that the Province of Ontario has stated they are not declaring the holiday. The College […]
Fill out your OPSEU membership form!
A reminder: please fill out your OPSEU membership form online, if you have not already done so. All Support Staff are covered by the collective agreement, but OPSEU membership is not automatic. There is no cost to become […]
Membership Development Trainee (MDT) Program
The MDT (Membership Development Trainee) program was created to provide opportunities for OPSEU/SEFPO members from all sectors to experience what working with OPSEU/SEFPO would be like. It is designed to develop a pool of qualified and experienced applicants […]
Show your support August 10
The next Blue Shirt Day is August 10. Show your support by wearing blue that day!
Let the colleges hear your voice. Let’s unify for dignity, fairness and respect. Your bargaining team is asking […]
Mobilizer Meet & Greet – Tuesday, July 26
Join us for coffee at your campus with our full-time bargaining mobilizer Carla Tillapaugh on Tuesday, July 26!
Stop by to ask us about the union, bargaining, or just to say hello and chat. […]
Blue Shirt Day
Members of the Local Executive Committee were on-campus July 13 for Blue Shirt Day, and were glad that they were able to speak to so many members about the importance of a fair contract. Pictured at the Fennell […]
Show your support!
Show your support with these Zoom backgrounds that are available for you to download and use!
Messages from OPSEU/SEFPO’s new President and FVPT
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 […]
College faculty reject contract, call on employer to negotiate or arbitrate
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 […]