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The 28th of April is International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers organized worldwide by the trade union movement since 1996.  The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) reminds us that the National Day of Mourning, April 28, is not only a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to…

It’s National Medical Laboratory Week. Let’s hear it for the health care professionals who work behind the scenes to help diagnose everything from cancer to diabetes to COVID-19. Learn about all they do at medlabprofessionals.ca

Your OPSEU 101 convention delegates and alternates are happy to represent our local and participate in this year’s OPSEU Convention in Toronto from April 6 – 9, 2022. It’s shaping up to be an exciting year with elections for a new OPSEU president as our outgoing OPSEU president Smokey Thomas is not seeking re-election. For…

Hello OPSEU Members, This is a reminder for any staff members that potentially were exposed to COVID in the workplace, that an RL6 and a WSIB claim should be filed. Hopefully everyone who has become COVID positive has recovered fully, but in the event that COVID creates any long term effects, and it was acquired…

In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD), OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Women’s Committee (PWC) will be hosting a lunch and learn virtual event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The event will feature guest speaker Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Member of Parliament for Whitby and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. Her new memoir “Can You Hear Me Now”…

  The Local Office has confirmed the approval for dates/time/location of the VP REVOTE:   Date: February 24th Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (In the event of a runoff vote, such that 50 + 1 % is not achieved, Feb 25th 8am – 8pm will be used as a second voting day) Format: In…

In commemoration of Black History Month, OPSEU/SEFPO’s Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) will be hosting their annual Black History Month forum on February 25, 2022. This year’s event will spotlight and celebrate the resistance, resilience and triumphs of Black people across Ontario, past and present. Join us to recognize an incredible roster of change makers…

This is a special invitation to any young OPSEU workers! Understanding the rules that govern the functioning of the union and how to participate in meetings will help young workers understand their role and that their voice matters in their local. This educational opportunity gives young workers the tools they need to participate openly, freely…

Hello Everyone, Just reaching out to all of you to wish you a very happy and healthy Holiday Season. Everyone has worked so hard and shown exceptional dedication over the last year in the face of all the ongoing challenges. Be proud of what you have done and what you can accomplish in the future.…

All OPSEU Local 101 members are encouraged to stop by and cast an election ballot for their new Local Executive.    Date & Times: Monday, November 15th anytime between 8am and 8pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion on 1570 Marentette Avenue, Windsor   The open ballot box process will be simple, and similar to how we…