OPSSU members elect their shop stewards every two years. The current term runs from the fall of 2025 to the fall of 2027. Units with a vacant steward position can hold elections at any time to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the two-year term. Article 10 of the OPSSU Constitution mandates that stewards
The 25-27 Executive Committee members were elected during the general membership meeting on Nov. 29, 2025. Their two-year terms run until the 2027 fall GMM. President (full-time bookoff) – Cheryl Wing, president@opssu.ca Lead Steward (full-time bookoff) – Tim Mulhall, leadsteward@opssu.ca, 705-790-3104 VP Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour (BIPOC) – Joseanne Job VP Equity – Lucas DaSilva VP Union Relations –
Hurricane Melissa has deeply affected Jamaica — and many of our OPSSU members and their families. The OPSSU Women’s Committee is organizing a relief drive to offer help and hope. Join us and show that solidarity has no borders. Communities like Westmoreland and the Bluefields Hills are still without power, water and essential supplies after
This holiday season, the OPSSU Women’s Committee is organizing a Toy Drive in support of SickKids Hospital, and we need your help to make it a success! We’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the General Membership Meeting on November 29–30. All donations will go directly to children receiving care at SickKids, helping to brighten
The OPSSU Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for the Memorial Scholarship. Up to five applicants will be selected via a draw at the November GMM, with $2,500 divided equally among successful applicants.
Sat Nov. 29 and Sun Nov. 30, 2025 OPSSU members are cordially invited to the November GMM taking place on Saturday, November 29, 2025 and Sunday November 30, 2025. Constitution and policy amendments were required to be submitted by 11:59 pm on Oct 29, 2025. Agenda Sat, Nov 29 (9:30 am – 5
Agreed Items to Amend the Collective Agreement Between Ontario Public Service Staff Union and Ontario Public Service Employees Union February 12, 2025 Download 2025 tentative agreement
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Final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Last Week, staff gathered for “Walking This Path Together: A Truth and Reconciliation Event” organized by the Indigenous Employee Resource Group to mark this year’s Truth and Reconciliation Day / Orange Shirt Day – Tuesday, Sept 30. Both sobering and inspiring, the event featured a presentation about
As per Article 9.2 of the OPSSU Constitution, its that time again for steward elections. Below is the steward structure. Elections will need to take place over the coming weeks and names of those elected need to be sent to membershipsecretary@opssu.ca no later than October 28. Please reach out if you have any questions or require assistance with
By Region 5 staff rep Riese Stuber During the August 15-16 weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the CanFitPro Fitness Expo in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. As a nutrition and fitness enthusiast, I love this expo. This is a great opportunity to learn more about fitness and nutrition, meet people with
CBTU Declares; “Occupied But Not Subdued!”
The OPSSU Labour for Palestine chapter invites you to a virtual screening and fundraiser for the documentary film ‘Where Olive Trees Weep’, co-sponsored by the Education Committee and Communications Committee. About the Film: Nobody’s Free Until We Are All Free Where Olive Trees Weep follows Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, activist Ahed Tamimi, and
This isn’t just another awareness event—it’s a chance to take action. Black women face higher risks and later diagnoses, but early detection saves lives. 💖✨ This isn’t just another awareness event—it’s a chance to take action. Black women face higher risks and later diagnoses, but early detection saves lives. 💡 Why Attend? ✅ Onsite Mammograms
In attendance: Chair Tim Mulhall Cheryl Wing, Rhonda Ferguson, Andy Pedersen, Charla Farmer, Christian Down, Denis Chenier, Jean Philippe Maher, Josanne Job, Lois Boggs, Mark Campaner, Michael Hocevar, Micheal Kirlew, Reise Stuber, Roxanne Barnes, Alex Zamfir, Alex Lane, Amanda Enright, Luc-Joel Ciza, Janey Haggart, Milyana Alexander, Nat Rondeau
By Region 5 staff rep and steward Riese Stuber My brother, Alexander Stuber, is a man with developmental disabilities. And like many folks with developmental disabilities, his programming ended when he graduated high school. There are very few supports for adults with developmental disabilities once they graduate high school. And if we don’t stop and
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