This two-day workshop provides an orientation for
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 their
stewards, contract enforcement, bargaining contracts, and equity as
an everyday local issue.
Day two focuses on mobilizing the local through health and safety,
effective communication, inclusive leadership, effective local
by-laws, 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: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 8:45
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.and Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.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 Orientation are eligible to participate. The
workshop, with limited numbers, will ensure equitable participation
from each region
Get your application in!
Complete the application form below and
submit by Friday, January 27th, 3:00 p.m. Any applications
received after this time will not be considered for the
March 2012 orientation.
You can either email or fax the completed application form
to the attention of Michelle Langlois. Michelle can be
reached by phone at 1-800-268-7376 or 416-443-8888 ext.
8299, fax (416) 443-0180, or email:
mlanglois@opseu.org.
Selection
Selection will ensure equitable representation by
regions. If there are more applications than available spaces,
selection will be based on the order of date of election as
president.
If the March dates don’t work for you
If the dates listed are not convenient for you,
there will be another Orientation for New Local Presidents in
June 2012. Application information will be made available at
that time.
You can also call your regional office for a copy of the New
Presidents: Getting Started Toolkit. This is a practical
resource designed to give new presidents immediate support
before they get to the Orientation for New Local Presidents.
There is also a New Presidents: Getting Started 3 hour module,
available through your staff rep and regional office.
We have made it easier to send your
application by e-mail! You can type your information into
the application and personal assistance forms, save them, and
send them by e-mail to
mlanglois@opseu.org. If you do not receive e-mail
confirmation within 2 working days that it has been received, OR
by the end of the day on the deadline date, please call Michelle
Langlois at 1-800-268-7376 ext. 8299.)
If you are faxing your application:
Please call or e-mail Michelle Langlois (mlanglois@opseu.org,
or 1-800-268-7376 ext. 8299) after faxing to ensure that she has
received it.
