New Presidents Orientation December 2009

September 28, 2009

This two-day workshop provides an orientation for 24 newly elected OPSEU Local Presidents to their leadership roles within the union.  

Day one helps Local Presidents navigate OPSEU’s organizational structure, systems and resources. Local Presidents will also focus on building an involved membership through stewards, health and safety, equity as an everyday local issue, and local bylaws.                                                            

Day two focuses on mobilizing the local through contract enforcement, effective communication, inclusive leadership, and a strategic approach to employer tactics. We explore practical leadership responses to everyday situations through group work and interaction with the other local presidents.

Dates:

Tuesday December 8, 2009, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Wednesday December 9, 2009, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Location: 

100 Lesmill Road, OPSEU Head Office, Toronto.

Who can take the course?

All new presidents who have NOT taken the two-day New Presidents’ course are eligible to participate. The workshop will be limited to a maximum of 24 participants, with at least three coming from each region. 

Get your application in

Complete the attached application and personal assistance form and submit between MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 9:00 a.m. to TUESDAY OCTOBER 6 at 3:00 p.m. No applications will be accepted before Monday October 5 at 9:00 p.m. . 

Presidents can get their application ready and either send it themselves, OR give it to their staff rep or someone in their local to send in for them (email or fax on that date) on Monday October 5 at 9:00 a.m.

You can either email or fax the completed application form to the attention of Betty Stevens. Sister Stevens can be reached by phone at 1-800-268-7376. ext. 8299, fax (416) 443-0180, or email: bstevens@opseu.org

Selection:

Selection will be on a first response basis and will ensure equitable representation by regions. That is, the first three people from each region whose written registrations arrive from 9:00 a.m., Monday October 5, to Tuesday October 6 at 3:00 p.m. will be accepted.

If the December dates don’t work for you

If the dates listed are not convenient for you, you can apply to be a participant in one of the orientations being offered in 2010. Application information will be sent to you at that time. Each orientation has its own application process.