Category: News and Updates

(reposted from www.opseu.org) September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to commemorate and reflect on the history and legacy of Canada’s residential school systems and enduring colonial violence against Indigenous communities. Most importantly, it is a time to re-commit to action. Survivors of historical traumas and families impacted by loss walk among…

(reposted from www.opseu.org) Labour Day 2024: The fight starts with believing in each other and our capacity to make change, together On Labour Day, we pay tribute to the commitment, dedication, and sacrifice of workers who draw a line in the sand. When it comes to the fight against poverty wages, precarity, and unfairness, nothing…

The OPSEU/SEFPO Indigenous Circle invites you to submit your application for the 2024 OPSEU/SEFPO Water Summit! We welcome all members who are ready to learn to take action to address the water crisis in Indigenous communities. This year’s conference is partnered with the Oneida Nation of the Thames. Participants will be educated on the numerous challenges Indigenous…

As we are likely all aware, the LCBO is currently on strike. We can all do some small things to help support these workers in a big way: –complete online petitions that will be sent to Doug Ford and your MPP –share OPSEU’s social media posts and videos – spread the word!! –stop by to…

Red Dress Day was inspired in 2010 by Métis artist Jamie Black based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She hung hundreds of empty red dresses in public places to represent missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and to bring awareness to the issue. On May 5th, people all across Canada will try to give a voice…

April 28, 2024 is the National Day of Mourning for workers injured, killed, or made ill by hazardous work. The date of April 28th was chosen to reflect the anniversary of the day Ontario passed the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1914.On April 28, join one of the hundreds of ceremonies across the country, light your own…

(reposted from opseu.org) This year, we celebrate Black History Month with a focus on the theme “Resilience! Moving Forward” as we work towards a future free from anti-Black racism. The discrimination and oppression of Black peoples of African descent in Canada is often whitewashed and sanitized. Slavery was legal and practiced in Canada until it was…

Hello OPSEU Local 101 members, Ensure your personal email address is updated with us: We are posting some updates here on our website that were recently sent out by email. If you did not receive any of our recents emails it is likely due to your work email being the one listed with us. Please…

OPSEU Local 101 is proud to celebrate MRT Week! This is an annual celebration of the essential role that medical radiation technologists play in the healthcare system. MRTs deliver professional imaging and radiation-related treatment services with a caring touch, allowing patients to fully benefit from the latest in medical diagnostic and treatment technology. Thank you…

OPSEU Local 101 is proud to celebrate its team of chaplains. These passionate professionals are important members of our team, supporting patients through difficult spiritual and emotional challenges. The integration of spiritual care and emotional support with mental health care increases the healing and peace that individuals seek and leads to a fuller and more…