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MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

President Thomas attends picket at Whitby Mental Health Centre 

September 3, 2008 President Warren (Smokey) Thomas attended a lunch-hour demonstration today as staff at Whitby Mental Health Centre facing extreme staff shortages and high patient occupancy rates expressed their frustration. more...

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COLLEGE SUPPORT STAFF

Ratification vote Oct. 2

September 5, 2008 College support members will vote on ratification of the new tentative agreement on Oct. 2. Vote locations and times will be similar to those for the strike vote held in July. More details including the memorandum of settlement and other documentation will be available soon.

Last minute deal averts a strike

September 4, 2008  Bulletin: Thanks to the support of the members, the College Support bargaining team arrived at a last-minute tentative agreement. Details include improved wages and benefits, and groundbreaking language on bullying.  more...

GREY BRUCE HEALTH UNIT

Thank you!

September 4, 2008 Members of Local 276, the office and clerical unit at Grey Bruce Health Unit, thank their dozens of supporters. more...

SHOP OPSEU - GROUP AUTO & HOME INSURANCE PROGRAM

Important information on vehicle rental

September 4, 2008 Thinking of renting a vehicle? Before you do, be sure to read the contract carefully, because there may be coverage gaps. more...

MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

Whitby Mental Health Centre short more than 50 nurses amid high patient occupancy rates

August 29, 2008 Frustration is growing among staff at the Whitby Mental Health Centre who are facing extreme nursing shortages and high patient occupancy rates. more...

NOTICE

Thomas supports charity boxing match for military families

August 27, 2008 OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas worked the corner at the "Salute To Our Soldiers" in Petawawa, Aug. 16, sponsored by the Canadian Emergency Services Boxing Association (CESBA) for military members and the community. more...

COLLEGE PART TIMERS

Liberals willing to fix Bill 90?

August 26, 2008 The Part-Time Times: Feedback from a month-long lobby campaign by OPSEU suggests the McGuinty government may be open to fixing at least some of the flaws in Bill 90. Read more

Read OPSEU's legislative brief on Bill 90.

NEWS RELEASE

Courts say community input unnecessary under LHIN law

August 25, 2008 TORONTO - The Ontario Superior Court ruled August 22 it was within the law for the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE LHIN) to approve a major change to regional health service delivery without consulting the public about the proposal. more...

ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE

OPSEU response to AMAPCEO statement

August 22, 2008 OPSEU responded today to a statement issued
by AMAPCEO. more...

LONG TERM CARE - NEWSLETTER

Fight for staffing standard continues

August 22, 2008 Cadogan Chatline: Fight for 3.5 hours of care ongoing; Changes on the sector executive; Convention report. more...

LIQUOR BOARD EMPLOYEES DIVISION

Participants wanted for LBED health and safety training

August 21, 2008 OPSEU is sponsoring health and safety training workshops this fall for members of the Liquor Board Employees Division. The union is seeking five participants from each OPSEU local with members at the LCBO. Expenses for the one-day workshops will be paid by OPSEU. Interested in taking the training? Click here to find out how to apply.

HEALTH CARE DIVISIONAL COUNCIL - DIALOGUE

Niagara Health System plans to rationalize core hospital services

August 21, 2008 Dialogue 50 - Special 4 page issue: Niagara Health System unveils plan to rationalize core hospital services; Muskoka Algonquin pulls plug on community lab testing; Rouge Valley layoffs backfire; Hamilton St. Joseph's begins new round of cuts. more...

NOTICE

Blue Jays promotion for OPSEU families

August 18, 2008 The Blue Jays are offering a discount on remaining home games to OPSEU members, family and friends. more...

PROVINCIAL YOUNG WORKERS COMMITTEE

Young workers energized by first International Youth Day event

August 8, 2008: Young workers gather for OPSEU's first International Youth Day event.August 18, 2008 Over 30 young workers from across the province attended the first ever International Youth Day event Aug. 8-9, 2008 in Toronto. Activities included workshops and a keynote speech by social justice activist Jaggi Singh. Click here for the final report, regional action plans and lots of great photos. more...

OMERS PENSION PLAN

Contribution decrease for OPSEU members in the plan

August 18, 2008 As of January 1, 2009, contribution rates for the majority of OMERS plan members will decrease. more...

ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE

OPS Divisional Meeting and Conference: Forms available now

August 11, 2008 The OPS Divisional Meeting and Conference will be held November 15-16, 2008 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Look for your call letter mailed August 8 to presidents of locals with OPS members. Forms are available on-line now. Visit the OPS Divisional Meeting and Conference page to download the forms. more...

CONFERENCES

2008 Editors’ Weekend/Newsletter and Website Awards forms now available

This year's Editors' Weekend is October 24-26. Editor's Weekend attendance and advance forms, and the official 2008 Newsletter Awards entry form are now available. more...

HOSPITAL PROFESSIONALS DIVISION

HPD Scholarship deadline extended

The HPD Executive has extended the deadline for the HPD Scholarships to Sept. 1, 2008. more...

COLLEGES

Dates set for committee hearings on Bill 90

The Legislature’s Standing Committee on General Government has set dates to hold hearings on the new college bargaining legislation. more...

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Congratulations! Tentative deal reached in
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Warren (Smokey) Thomas

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