Category: News and Updates

  • May is Asian Heritage Month!

    OPSEU 101 recognizes May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Asian Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to learn more about the history of Canadians of Asian heritage and to recognize the struggles and challenges faced by Canadians of Asian descent, including racism, discrimination, and xenophobia. It is also an opportunity to celebrate their diverse…

  • Happy Physiotherapy Month!

      Each May OPSEU Local 101 salutes our dedicated team of physiotherapist members working across our healthcare system! They are integral parts of the healthcare journey for so many of our patients.Check here to watch a moving video to learn firsthand about how physiotherapists support our patients. Thank you to all physiotherapists for the important…

  • April 28 – National Day of Mourning

    Every year on April 28th we observe the National Day of Mourning. We remember those workers who have been killed on the job because of workplace accidents and stand together with workers who have endured injuries due to workplace hazards. April 28th is also the United Nations’ World Day for Safety and Health at Work,…

  • Greetings from Convention 2023!

    Greetings from your OPSEU Local 101 Convention Delegates and Alternates!It was an interesting and eventful 2.5 days for our Local 101 Delegates and Alternates at the OPSEU Convention in Toronto. There was a host of excellent guest speakers, discussions and work done on the conference floor. Your team that participated in person was: Susan Bohnert-Hamelin,…

  • Earth Day April 22, 2023 – Invest in our Planet!

    Earth Day 2023: The theme for this year is “Invest in our Planet.” Every year, April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, an annual event where people take time out to demonstrate their support for protecting the planet and its environment. As OPSEU Local 101 members we can take steps each and every day to…

  • Neurodiagnostic Week April 16-22, 2023

    (reposted from https://aimseducation.edu/events/neurodiagnosticweek) Neurodiagnostic Week is observed every year during the third full week of April. This year, it takes place from April 16 to 22. This week highlights the concept of neurodiagnostics, the technologies, and the profession, to raise awareness about its groundbreaking achievements in the medical industry as well as encourage students to…

  • Celebrate International Day of Pink – April 12th

    (reposted from www.opseu.org) International Day of Pink is on April 12, 2023, and we’re asking members to share photos of you and your friends, families and colleagues in pink on Wednesday with the hashtags #DayofPink and #OPSEU #SEFPO! With the recent passage of transphobic laws in the US, and the rise in transphobia here in…

  • National Medical Laboratory Week – April 9-15

    Medical laboratory professionals are dedicated health care professionals that provide accurate and timely laboratory test results to physicians and primary caregivers to help make critical medical decisions. They are often working behind closed doors, however their role in patient care is vital to the entire healthcare system. There are approximately 1.2 million laboratory tests performed…

  • Tuesday, March 21st – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    (reposted from the Government of Canada website www.canada.ca/en) Guided by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. Observed annually on March 21, it commemorates the day police in…

  • Celebrate Nutrition Month and Dietitian’s Day 2023!

    Happy Nutrition Month during March and Dietitian’s Day March 15th! OPSEU Local 101 has an amazing and dedicated team of Dietitians in its membership. Dietitians use the science of nutrition to help people understand the connection between food and health, and provide personalized guidance to meet their needs and goals. While many Canadians view dietitians…