New Presidents Orientation February 2010

January 11, 2010

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 February 23, 2010, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Wednesday February 24, 2010, 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 JANUARY 18 , 9:00 A.M. to TUESDAY JANUARY 19 AT 3:00 p.m. . No applications will be accepted before Monday January 18 at 9:00 a.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) Monday January 18 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 January 18 to Tuesday January 19  at 3:00 p.m. will be accepted.

If the February 2010 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.

You can also call your regional office for a copy of the New Presidents Toolkit. This is a practical resource designed to give new presidents immediate support before they get to the New Presidents Orientation.  There is also a 3-hour module, New Presidents: Getting Started, available through your staff rep and regional office.