Conferences
BPS Conference 2007:
Building Powerful Sectors
Day 1
June 1, 2007 BPS Conference delegates meet the
politicians at OPSEU’s Town Hall
The first day of the OPSEU
BPS Conference got underway today with a rousing speech by OPSEU President
Smokey Thomas, followed by the first political debate of the 2007 provincial
election campaign. The delegates were joined by senior representatives of
the four major parties who for a two-hour discussion of issues relevant to
BPS workers. Following the Town Hall were speeches on precarious work and
organizing by Roger Couvrette, OPSECAAT president, and by representatives
Regi David and Lucia Prabakaran of the Workers Action Centre.
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photos from Day 1
Day 2
June 2, 2007 “Good Morning OPSEU”
woke up BPS delegates on Day 2 with an informative, fun presentation
Before proceeding to their workshops
and divisional meetings, BPS delegates were greeted June 2 with a
scripted presentation called “Good Morning, OPSEU.” The scripted
event, hosted by Karl Flecker, featured group participation, video
clips of BPS members and the work they do, speakers, a health
report, a prize desk, a question and answer session on politics with
consultant Hugh MacKenzie, and even a weather report. BPS workshops
included topics like violence in the workplace, WSIB, grievance
procedures, communications and problem solving, and a course for new
activists, to name a few.
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photos from Day 2
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BPS Conference
CAAT Divisionals
Editor's Weekend
BPS Conference 15 Year Anniversary
commemorative booklet
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