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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.…
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…
For Nov 20-24Printable PDF Let’s learn to talk about workload
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
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…
In a new article about responsible pension trusteeship, OPSSU member Cheri Hearty talks about how the trustees of the SSU pension were able to help prevent a strike. “The cleaners were able to get a fair first contract and they didn’t have to go on strike,” said Hearty in the article, which was published by…
Hi everyone, I’m writing regarding a recent communication to Local Services and the Collective Bargaining Division from Steve Saysell. I want to clarify OPSSU’s position on the matter of finding your own vacation coverage. Steve’s statement that “this has been the accepted practice” is false and misleading. Article 19.10 (a) clearly states that vacation requests “will…
Hasnain Abid Sue Dafoe Caroline Avery Kishandra Lewis Cheryl Wing – executive liaison
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Mike Culkeen – chair Tom Wood – vice-chair Carol Warner – secretary Janet Wright – member at large
Emily Visser Michelle Langlois Cindi Shoot Attasha Jordan Ceceil Beckford – executive liaison
The Wellness Committee is a delegated committee with members from the Benefits Committee and the Health and Safety Committee. Robin Lostracco (Benefits Committee Member) Frank Ingliss (Health and Safety Committee) Natalie DeHaney-Stewart Cindi Shoot
Rona Rigotti Gwen Merritt (Executive Liaison) Lois Boggs
Michael Hocavar Ceceil Beckford Lois Boggs- executive liaison
Anita Porter Janney Haggart Angela Zhu Stephanie Spenard Sheila Sak Jannet Geddes Lorri Foley – executive liaison
Panagiota Panagakos Michelle Parker Patrick Heaney Shelly Savage Attasha Jordan Hasnain Abid – executive liaison