New Local Presidents Course

April 8, 2010

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 stewards, bargaining, equity as an everyday local issue, and local bylaws.

Day two focuses on mobilizing the local through contract enforcement, health and safety, 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 June 8, 2010, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
- Wednesday June 9, 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 Orientation are eligible to participate. The workshop, with limited numbers, will ensure equitable participation from each region.

Get your application in

Complete the attached application and personal assistance form and submit by Friday April 23, 3:30 p.m.

Download Application

Download Personal Assistance Request Form

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 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 June dates don’t work for you:

If the dates listed are not convenient for you, there will be another New Presidents Orientation in December 2010. Application information will be made available at that time.

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.