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 February 6, 2012 With our National Union, OPSEU has been
fighting for tax fairness and a modern industrial strategy for Canada. Judging
by recent events this type of strategy is long overdue. The recent decision by
US-owned Caterpillar Inc. to close its Electro-Motive plant in London, Ontario
shows that we must redouble our efforts.
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February 6, 2012 Former Manitoba Premier Howard Pawley
tells the Commission on Quality Public Services and Tax Fairness that strong
public services can build strong economies
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February
3, 2012 The OPSEU Social Justice Fund supports some of the most vulnerable
in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia. This year’s Solidarity Tour
visits Chiapas, Mexico..
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February
3, 2012 Developmental Services workers from OPSEU Local 358 at Community
Living Peterborough ratified a new four-year agreement on Monday, January 30.
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February
2, 2012 Members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union will hold an
information picket Friday, Feb. 3 to protest the possible privatization of
ServiceOntario. more...
February
2, 2012 Correctional officers working at the new Toronto Intermittent Centre
on Horner Avenue are warning that the lack of standard operating procedures at
the jail will lead to serious injuries or deaths.
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February 2, 2012 The Commission on Quality Public Services
and Tax Fairness was told Wednesday night that standards inside Ontario’s
long-term care facilities could be dramatically improved if the provincial
government went after untold millions of tax dollars that corporations
conveniently defer.
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February
2, 2012 OPSEU’s new Peterborough Regional Office officially opened its doors
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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February
2, 2012 A new video looks behind the scenes at the contributions highly
skilled support staff make to the daily running of a hospital.
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February
1, 2012 Today’s announcement by the Ontario government that they will close
most of Ontario Place for “re-vamping” raises some disturbing questions as to
the future of the province’s premier showplace.
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February
1, 2012 The First Nation community of Attawapiskat is in dire need of
housing supplies to help repair their existing homes
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 February 1 2012 The OPSEU Mental Health Division is looking for a new
logo. Design it and submit an accompanying essay, and you could win $1,000
towards studies leading to a future in Ontario’s mental health system..
more...
January 31, 2012 Now available for all members discount pricing for
Raptors game tickets. more...
January 30, 2012 Executive Board Member, David Lundy, responds to a
Toronto Star article addressing the Drummond Commission’s plans for Ontario.
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January 30, 2012 A capacity crowd of more than 150 packed
Jorgensen Hall at Ryerson University on a snowy Monday night to tell the
Drummond Commission – and the McGuinty government that will act on its overhaul
of public services – that it’s time to build public services in Ontario and not
threaten to tear them apart through cuts, elimination or privatization.
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January 27, 2012 The Commission on Quality Public Services and Tax
Fairness is set to hold public hearings and a town hall forum in Toronto
Jan. 30-31 featuring a full schedule of outstanding speakers and presentations ..
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January 27, 2012 The two-day January Executive Board
meeting made OPSEU history. 18 different web conference feeds were included so
that Board Members from every corner of the province could participate.
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January 26, 2012 The union believes the privatization of ServiceOntario will result in an increased
risk of identity theft and fraud, the loss of government revenue, higher user fees and the closure of some ServiceOntario
offices.
Join our campaign opposing the privatization of ServiceOntario
ServiceOntario
privatization flyer
Wrist Band Order Form
EQUITY UNIT:
ABORIGINAL CIRCLE
Solidarity with Attawapiskat
January 26, 2012 OPSEU is proud to be a part of Design Points North, a
new organization made up of a diverse group of
 individuals,
representing business, labour and the Chiefs of Ontario, with a mandate to to
improve conditions in Attawapiskat through sustainable and community-oriented
projects and initiatives..
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January 23, 2012 On January 24, The Chiefs of Ontario are
calling for a day of action to send a clear message to the government and all
Canadians that Treaty rights are alive and well..
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 January 24, 2012
Region 4 Executive Board Member Chris Cormier, Part of the National Union of
Public and General Employees’ Writers 4 Change, responds to a Toronto Sun
editorial advocating deep cuts to public services.
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January 19, 2012 Developmental Services workers from Community Living London are holding an information picket at the office of John Milloy, Minister of Community and Social Services on Friday, January 20
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January 19, 2012 OPSEU workers at MukiBaum are pleased
with the recent negotiations with their employer. Please consider purchasing
tickets for the Dr. Oz Show and support MukiBaum Treatment Centres for children
and adults with complex disabilities.
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January 19, 2012 In a representation vote held January 12, 2012, Security
Professionals at Hamilton Health Sciences have voted to choose OPSEU as their
union.
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January 19, 2012 Lock Talk - A publication of the
OPSEU Corrections Division: The MERC has negotiated a memorandum of
settlement specific to Institutional Services which will allow suspensions with
pay to also apply to Fixed Term members.
more...
January 19, 2012 Ontario is losing out on tens of
millions of dollars in revenues each year because of LCBO’s program of
privately-owned and operated agency stores, a management consultant told the
Commission on Quality Public Services and Tax Fairness in Peterborough
View the blog for more...
 January 18, 2012
January 19 marks the sixth annual Developmental Services Worker Appreciation Day.
Communities across Ontario are highlighting the need to “Stand-up for Developmental
Services” as we face the threat of serious cuts in 2012.
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January 18, 2012 This is an urgent call for deputations
to Peel Regional Council to save Peel child care centres. You do not have to
live in the Peel Region to apply..
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January 17, 2012 The delivery of the Ontario Disability Support Program is
at risk of being privatized through ServiceOntario or merged with Ontario Works if it is downloaded to
municipalities. OPSEU members are encouraged to lobby all government MPPs.
more...
The 2012 Convention Call documents are
available. more...
COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Member Survey
We have created a survey in an effort to
get to know our members in Sector 5 better. It is our hope that through the survey
we can better understand the needs of our members and how we can best assist you
in meeting those needs.
January 30, 2012 deadline.
more...
The next two-day orientation for new
local presidents is scheduled for March 21 and 22, 2012.
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 CPAC: 2012 OPSEU VIDEO COMPETITION
Call for submissions!
Do you believe in the value of public services? Why are
they important to you and your community? Create a video about public services and you could win up to $1500!
March 30, 2012 deadline!
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 Effective 2012, it is law for all members of a Regulated Health Profession to carry Professional Liability Insurance. OPSEU has, in consultation with CG&B Insurance Group, arranged for our affected members an opportunity to get insurance at a discounted rate.
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MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: COURT REPORTERS
For nearly five years the employer has refused to comply with a
Grievance Settlement Board decision that found transcript work should be covered
by the collective agreement. Sign a postcard to Chris Bentley, telling him to
quit with the union-busting tactics
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CHILD TREATMENT SECTOR
 Send
an e-mail to Premier Dalton McGuinty and Laurel Broten, Minister of Children and
Youth Services.
more.....
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