The Union for Allied Health Hospital Professionals in Windsor

Are you an OPSEU/SEFPO member in good standing?

Do you have a dependant enrolled at a Canadian university, college or publicly funded, publicly run post-secondary institution in Ontario for the 2021-22 fall/winter term?

There are a variety of scholarships available to dependants of OPSEU/SEFPO members in good standing.

Click here to see a full description, eligibility criteria and a copy of the application forms for each OPSEU/SEFPO scholarship.

The following scholarships are available!

The Fred Upshaw Scholarship

Deadline for applications: July 30, 2021

The Larry Cripps Scholarship Fund

Deadline for applications: July 30, 2021

OPSEU/SEFPO Global Solidarity Scholarship

Deadline for applications: July 30, 2021

The Amy Stiles Scholarship

Deadline for applications: July 30, 2021

The Karen Millar Memorial Scholarship

Deadline for applications: July 30, 2021

Curt Bishop Scholarship Fund 

Deadline for applications: August 4, 2021

HPD Scholarship Fund

Deadline for applications: September 4, 2021

The Carol McGregor Scholarship

Deadline for applications: September 14, 2021

OPSEU Local 101’s Donations Committee was pleased to select 3 local charities to receive donations for 2021. 

WETRA (Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association)

Launch Pad Recovery Centre

Oneday Dreams

If you identify as a young worker consider attending the OPSEU Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) online conference on August 14th, 2021.

The 13th Annual Young Workers Conference is titled: “Young Workers in the Post Pandemic World: How to Organize, Mobilize and Strategize using Digital Media”

In recognition of the PYC’s motto, this event will EDUCATE, MOTIVATE and MOBILIZE young workers into action whether it is in their local communities, workplaces or in the labour movement.

Deadline has been extended to July 16th so don’t delay. Funds exist for OPSEU Local 101 members to attend such educational events. Follow the link below for more information and how to apply:

Apply to attend the 2021 Young Workers Conference

Grave reckoning this Indigenous Month and Indigenous Peoples Day

OPSEU Local 101 is excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 scholarships:

Lauren Allen

Alexander Borek

Gavin Feher

Heather Greenwood

Ryan Huczel

Zuzanna Jaglarz

Madison Lauzon

Chloe MacDonell

Amanda MacNeil

Laura MacNeil

Robert Magic

Gabrielle Riggi

Fiona Rocheleau

Briar Silvestro

Congratulations! 

The 2021 scholarship applications all demonstrated perseverance, integrity, community involvement as well as passion for their field of study and career goals.

Despite COVID-19 these deserving individuals were able to go above and beyond helping to serve their communities and achieve academic excellence.

We would like to thank all the applicants for applying and wish everyone the best of luck in their upcoming academic year. You should each be very proud of yourselves.

OPSEU Local 101 is pleased to celebrate Speech and Hearing Month in May!

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists work with people of all ages to identify, assess and treat a wide range of communication disorders. Speech-language pathologists are health professionals who identify, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Audiologists are hearing health professionals who identify, diagnose and manage individuals with peripheral or central hearing loss, tinnitus, vestibular and balance disorders and other communication disorders across the lifespan. Communication health assistants are specifically trained to provide clinical services under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

In addition to working in clinical settings, speech-language pathologists and audiologists work in research, education, advocacy, policy development and health administration. 

Here’s a great overview of the profession of Speech Language Pathologists:

OPSEU local 101 is proud to celebrate National Physiotherapy Month! 

#nationalphysiomonth2021

From helping Canadians recover from illness to helping improve the flexibility, strength, and balance older adults need to remain independent and mobile, physiotherapy plays a key role in healthy aging. Physiotherapy can help Canadians maintain and improve their physical wellbeing and manage and prevent injury and illness in all of us as we age.

Click on the link below to learn more about the wide range of services physiotherapists provide!

Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.

Consider taking a moment today to reflect on the past year to honour the lives lost or injured due to workplace tragedy, while also acknowledging the sacrifices of frontline and essential workers who have died or become ill serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OPSEU Local 101 is proud to celebrate National Medical Laboratory Week!

Medical Lab professionals help diagnose everything from cancer to diabetes to COVID-19, saving countless lives along the way. It’s time to celebrate these health professionals during National Medical Laboratory Week: April 11 – 17, 2021. 

Click on the link below to learn more about Medical Lab professionals:

OPSEU Local 101 is proud to celebrate Dietitian’s Day on March 17th during Nutrition Month.

March 17, 2021 will mark the twelfth year of celebrating Dietitians Day in Canada, always held the third Wednesday in March. It will shine the spotlight on the profession and remind us that dietitians are the trusted choice for reliable life-changing food and nutrition advice.

Learn more about the Dietitian profession below: