Communication Committee

  • It’s time to talk about workload

    Workloads are, by far, the most common problem we hear about from across SSU. From the regions and head office, from protech and from support. We have been hearing about an increase is assignments, both in frequency and quantities; the impact of staffing changes; and unrealistic expectations and deadlines. This problem is not new. And…

    Read More

  • Bargaining 2025

    OPSSU Bargaining in our constitution The OPSSU Constitution lays out the union’s bargaining process in Article 6, Article 12, Appendix 1 and Appendix 2: Article 6 – Election Procedures 6.3 Negotiating Teams Negotiating teams shall be elected in accordance with the Negotiations Procedures and the Pay Equity Maintenance Committee Procedures. Article 12 – Negotiating Committee…

    Read More

  • Guide to the Labour Relations Act, 1995

    No strike or lockout during a collective agreement Workers can’t strike and employers can’t lock out workers while their collective agreement is in effect Notice to bargain OPSSU and OPSEU/SEFPO begin negotiating a renewal agreement and will set dates to advance our demands at the bargaining table. Conciliation request If negotiations break down, either party…

    Read More

  • How to make accessible graphics, posts and documents

    To avoid breaking the law, you need to keep three key things in mind when publishing any kind of information: Contrast checker To meet AODA standards, there must be a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 between foreground (usually text or a graphic/logo) and background. webaim.org provides quick an easy way to check and adjust…

    Read More

  • FAQs on amending SSU’s constitution and policies

    The next OPSSU GMM takes place Nov. 23, which means all proposed amendments to our union’s constitution and policies must be submitted to the Constitution Committee by Oct. 24. With that in mind, the Constitution Committee has put together information as a starting point for members considering amendments to either the OPSSU constitution or policies.…

    Read More

  • Staff up, power up

    This leaflet was handed out to OPSEU/SEFPO members during Convention 2024. Staff up, power up 100% more members, 24% more staff Since 2006, OPSEU/SEFPO membership has grown from 115,000 to 231,000 – a 100% increase. Over the same period, SSU positions have only grown from 260 to 320 – a 24% increase. Invest in proper…

    Read More

  • SSU celebrates Black History Month

    Black History Month is such a great month! We recognize the triumphs and achievements of Black Canadians. We also recognize the historical and continued struggles of Black Canadians.  Unfortunately, the labour movement has a tarnished history with Black workers. One example is the black porters who worked on Canadian railways. The porters wanted to improve…

    Read More

  • Work-life balance survey and RSVP

    In order to provide a more productive seminar, David Posen is asking each participant to complete this questionnaire. RSVP for March 26 If you already filled out the workload questions and just want to RSVP for the Feb 13 session, you can do it here: RSVP for March 26

    Read More

  • OPSSU Executive Committee 2023-2025

    The 23-25 Executive Committee members were elected during the general membership meeting on Nov. 25, 2023. Their two-year terms run until the 2025 fall GMM. President (full-time bookoff) – Cheryl Wing, president@opssu.ca Lead Steward (full-time bookoff) – Tim Mulhall, leadsteward@opssu.ca, 705-790-3104 First Black, Indigenous, Racialized Vice President – Michael Kirlew, 1stvpbipoc@opssu.ca Second Equity Vice President…

    Read More

  • It’s time to talk about workload

    Workloads are, by far, the most common problem we hear about from across SSU. From the regions and head office, from protech and from support. We have been hearing about an increase is assignments, both in frequency and quantities; the impact of staffing changes; and unrealistic expectations and deadlines. This problem is not new. And…

    Read More

  • OPSSU Executive Committee 2021-2023

    President – Lois Boggs, president@opssu.ca, 905-978-3147 1st Vice President – Cheryl Wing, 1stvicepresident@opssu.ca 2nd Vice President – Michael Kirlew, 2ndvicepresident@opssu.ca Lead Steward – Tim Mulhall, leadsteward@opssu.ca, 705-790-3104 Secretary – Lorri Foley, secretary@opssu.ca Treasurer – Jeff Weston, treasurer@opssu.ca Membership Secretary – Alyssa Walker, membershipsecretary@opssu.ca Steward at Large – Jessica Dunn Steward at Large – Hasnain Abid

    Read More

  • OPSSU meal allowance updates

    Updated expense claim form Following our June 2023 GMM last month, it was raised that our meal rates had not changed to be in line with OPSEU/SEFPO, but instead the omission of meal rates was an error in version edit of our constitution/policies. After careful review of the constitution and policies, it was determined that…

    Read More

  • Workload complaint form

    Article 6.04 of the OPSSU Collective Agreement acknowledges a process whereby workload issues can be addressed by a Joint Employer/Union committee. If you have a workload issue, the matter must first be discussed with your supervisor. If the problem cannot be resolved, it may then be forwarded to the Workload Committee. In order to assist…

    Read More