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June 1, 2005 - Media blackout imposed

May 31, 2005 - We heard you - loud and clear. Cease discussions on essential services. Strong rejection vote by Corrections Bargaining Unit members. New strategy means no vote details released.

May 16, 2005 - OPS presidents unanimously support bargaining teams.

May 14, 2005 We must hold Premier McGuinty accountable. Making an informed decision. At the Corrections Table: Your opportunity to also say "NO". Mindless Managers. The Sunshine Club - 18th edition.

May 10, 2005 Bargaining Teams demand "final" offer.

May 6, 2005 Conciliation continues - Employer’s response still: NO! “Total compensation” isn’t total at all. Unclassified issues during conciliation: Nothing has changed. OPSEU local at private jail rejects 7.75 per cent increase. Managers using intimidation tactics. The Sunshine Club – 17th edition.

April 29, 2005 The power transaction: it's up to us! Your demands at the table. Family Issues: It's about balance - it's about time! Study shows need for early retirement. All OPS LERCs - Step down! Are you seeing red yet? Donut Wednesday. Spotlight on your work: Social Worker 2, Meat Inspectors. The Sunshine Club - 16th edition

April 22, 2005 Employer demands concessions. Dissatisfied Unclassified - The issues ignored. Important message from the Corrections Bargaining Team. Termination notice information. AMAPCEO - Dead duck deal. The Sunshine Club - 15th edition.

April 20, 2005  Bargaining teams apply for conciliation

April 15, 2005 The wage question. It's time to fix the classification grievance process. Provincial Auditors Report. Trust. Spotlight on your work: Lab Technician/Scientist, Administrative Support Staff (OAG 8). The Sunshine Club - 14th edition

April 8, 2005 Benefits and pensions: Why are we so behind? No parachutes for long-term OPSEU members. New dog...old tricks. Spotlight on your work: Program Review Officer, Systems Officers. The Sunshine Club - 13th edition.

April 1, 2005 Issues bargaining begins in earnest. Correctional workers deserve fair treatment. Bargaining Glossary - Part 2. Phone polling now underway. Spotlight on your work: Transportation Enforcement Officer, Income Support Specialist. The Sunshine Club - 12th edition.

March 24, 2005 OLRB rules employer is guilty of non-compliance. Bargaining Glossary. Spotlight on your work: Corridor Management Officer, Rehabilitation Officer. The Sunshine Club – eleventh edition.

March 18, 2005 Government still stuck on zero option. Light at the end of the tunnel. Joint committee meets on Appendix 25. The 'Black and Blue' campaign stirs controversy. Spotlight on your work: Environmental Officer, Verification Officer. The Sunshine Club - tenth edition. 'American Sign Language' to tell McGuinty government - No More Cuts!

March 11, 2005 Members voices heard, employer comes to the table. Employer refuses to bargain issues with Corrections Team. Diary response overwhelming. News from the employer 'compound'. Spotlight on your work: Court Clerk/Court Registrar Office Administration - OAG 6/OAG 8; Client Services Representative - Courts Office Administration - OAG 8. The Sunshine Club - ninth edition.

March 4, 2005 Bargaining the members' agenda. Inmates bribed during last strike. Are You Ready? Spotlight on your work: Outreach Co-ordinator, Oakridge Attendant. The Sunshine Club - eighth edition.

February 25, 2005 Are we really bargaining for what is essential? Is the government planning to lock us out? The Sunshine Club - seventh edition. Meet the staff at the OPS Bargaining Centre. E-mail Alert. MBS confirms the obvious.

February 18, 2005 THE SOURCE: The factual report from the OPS Bargaining Teams Chair of the OLRB decides on Corrections ESAs. Essential Services Negotiations Ongoing. The Sunshine Club - sixth edition. This week's team member profiles: Bob Houston, Len Mason.

February 11, 2005 Essential Services negotiations continue. Where are the Ontario Liberals going with privately-operated jails and youth centers? The wait continues. Hide-a-manager program (HAMP). The Sunshine Club - fifth edition. Do not use government e-mail! This week's team member profiles: Moira Cowan, Ken Fraser

February 4, 2005 Rotation Round Two! CO-START - Rip Off? The Sunshine Club - fourth edition. This week's team member profiles: Rheal Delaquis, Dave Graves

January 28, 2005 Union Proposals for Renewal of the Collective Agreement. Employer demands "Wage Freeze" for Corrections. Manager tells probation staff that McGuinty message is "unprofessional". The Sunshine Club - third edition. Team profile: Linda Thibert, Joe Wright.

January 20, 2005 OPSEU responds to "zero" application for corrections. A Short History on Rotation. Team profile: Beth Anich, Brian Chauvin.
January 14, 2005 Tory friendly law firm delivers Liberal government message. Employer Refuses To Discuss Issues. What's Happening, Eh? More sunshine! Will your community be safe? Team profile: Paul Myers, Jack Hopkins.
January 7, 2005 Management credibility at Essential Services Table non-existent. "Essential Service" surveys needed. Good day sunshine! OPS Bargaining Teams make a donation. Team profile: Doug Peebles, Glenna Caldwell.
December 17, 2004   Demanding the demands. Corrections demands. Access allowed to OPSEU website. Mobilizing - a great start. Team profile: Sandra Noad, Carl Thibodeau.
December 10, 2004   Essential Services: we don't like them either. Right to Strike versus Binding Arbitration. Team profile: Eric Morin, Robert Curran.
December 3, 2004  OLRB rules on essential services framework. Policy on leaves of absence for locals with 750+ signed members. Unclassified working group plans strategy.
November 26, 2004 The clock is ticking. Government claims legal right to use SCABS during a strike/lockout. Member mobilizers integral to bargaining.  Black Tuesdays.  Team profile: Marg Simmons, John Watson.