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Upcoming Events
Please register to participate in the May 7th
Toronto Labour History Walking Tour Registration
Meet at 31 Wellesley St at 6pm
We welcome the opportunity to partner with our community Sisters as well.
Upcoming Events
Please register to participate in the May 7th
Toronto Labour History Walking Tour Registration
Meet at 31 Wellesley St at 6pm
Day of Action against Austerity Cuts
April 21, 2012 @ Queen's Park in Toronto |
OPSEU International Youth Day Conference - Aug 9/10, 2012 (applications open until June 15th)
This year’s event, “Economic Equality: Our Voice, Our Future,” aims to empower young workers to make informed choices about their futures in OPSEU, their workplace and the broader labour movement. We hope participants will leave the event with solid ideas that they can take back to their communities to make a difference. Do not miss this opportunity to network, learn, share experiences and have some fun. Application Forms
This year’s event, “Economic Equality: Our Voice, Our Future,” aims to empower young workers to make informed choices about their futures in OPSEU, their workplace and the broader labour movement. We hope participants will leave the event with solid ideas that they can take back to their communities to make a difference. Do not miss this opportunity to network, learn, share experiences and have some fun. Application Forms
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April 29th:
Activist Workshop 'Stress in the Workplace' Many thanks to the CUPE/ONA/OPSEU members who attended the workshop on their own time to help make their workplaces better! Stay tuned for the next workshop! |
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Workers of Colour / Aboriginal Workers Conference May 5, 2012
Advancing Equity in an Era of Austerity. Many thanks to the Toronto and York Region Labour Council for organizing this event - to Ana Fonseca for the fabulous lunch - and to UFCW Mike for taking the photo! |
NAOSH Week - North American Occupational Safety & Health Week - May 6-12 - Centennial College
www.NAOSH.ca The goal: to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.
www.NAOSH.ca The goal: to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.
Solidarity & Pride Conference May 10-12, 2012
out@work2012 will be the 1st LGBTQ workers gathering for a decade and the second in the OFL’s history. It is much anticipated and long overdue. It has been designed to assist a diverse range of union participants to share, learn, empower, support and mobilize LGBTQ members in our workplaces across Ontario. Registration is $130 and cheques should be made payable to the “OFL 2012 out@work Conference” and must be received by May 4, 2012. A limited number of subsidies may be available through conference scholarships received from affiliates while quantities last. Please contact Solidarity & Pride committee chair c/o csceviour@ofl.ca Additional information, forms or registration may be obtained from the OFL website www.ofl.ca or contact us directly by calling Sue Fratric at 416-443-7697, 1-800-668-9138 or e-mail sfratric@ofl.ca.
out@work2012 will be the 1st LGBTQ workers gathering for a decade and the second in the OFL’s history. It is much anticipated and long overdue. It has been designed to assist a diverse range of union participants to share, learn, empower, support and mobilize LGBTQ members in our workplaces across Ontario. Registration is $130 and cheques should be made payable to the “OFL 2012 out@work Conference” and must be received by May 4, 2012. A limited number of subsidies may be available through conference scholarships received from affiliates while quantities last. Please contact Solidarity & Pride committee chair c/o csceviour@ofl.ca Additional information, forms or registration may be obtained from the OFL website www.ofl.ca or contact us directly by calling Sue Fratric at 416-443-7697, 1-800-668-9138 or e-mail sfratric@ofl.ca.
Migrant Agricultural Workers’ Human Rights and Health Conference May 17/18, 2012
The conference, organized by the Industrial Accident Victim’s group of Ontario (IAVGO), Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) and Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW), gives participants an opportunity to examine various areas of law as well as healthcare issues relevant to migrant workers - and a platform to exchange ideas and updates on law reform work as well as formulate strategies that will increase the capacity of workers to improve their rights and protections.The conference is open to anyone who is interested in developing and implementing strategies to improve the working and living conditions of migrant workers in Ontario. For more information, contact Mary DiNucci at (416)924-64 or dinuccim@lao.on.ca
The conference, organized by the Industrial Accident Victim’s group of Ontario (IAVGO), Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) and Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW), gives participants an opportunity to examine various areas of law as well as healthcare issues relevant to migrant workers - and a platform to exchange ideas and updates on law reform work as well as formulate strategies that will increase the capacity of workers to improve their rights and protections.The conference is open to anyone who is interested in developing and implementing strategies to improve the working and living conditions of migrant workers in Ontario. For more information, contact Mary DiNucci at (416)924-64 or dinuccim@lao.on.ca
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CALM Conference 2012 (aka Editors Weekend) May 24-26
This year, the annual CALM conference will be in Hamilton, ON. CALM helps labour communicators build skills. For two tiring days, editors attend hands-on workshops to acquire new skills or improve on what they already know. Writing, editing, photography, design, communications, desktop publishing and creating websites are some of the topics taught by seasoned labour communicators. 2012 conference brochure. |
Injured Worker's Day - June 1st
Injured workers, their families, advocates and unions will celebrate the 29th anniversary of June 1, 1983 - the day when thousands gathered in front of Queen's Park to successfully protest the government's plans to eliminate the permanent disability pension. Injury should not mean poverty. After all, injured workers gave up the right to sue in return for fair compensation for workplace injuries and illnesses.
The Night Before: May 31st - Region 5 PWC Movie in the Park
The Women of Inspiration, a Toronto injured worker group, is planning an overnight vigil outside the Legislative Assembly on May 31st to remind MPPs that many injured workers cannot sleep because they have to worry about pain and poverty. The Region 5 Women's Committee is currently arranging to partner with the group and show the 'Triangle Shirtwaist Fire' - the story of an industrial file where 146 workers were killed of which 123 were young women & girls. The experiences of the women in the fire are indicative of the economic direction of the country at that time. A lot of sweatshop factories where young women
(mostly immigrants) worked in low wage dangerous conditions. Today our economy doesn’t recognise the millions of women who do domestic work (nannies, housekeepers, caregivers). They are almost an invisible workforce in our economy that we don’t account for and protect and respect. More information is available at www.injuredworkersonline.org
Injured workers, their families, advocates and unions will celebrate the 29th anniversary of June 1, 1983 - the day when thousands gathered in front of Queen's Park to successfully protest the government's plans to eliminate the permanent disability pension. Injury should not mean poverty. After all, injured workers gave up the right to sue in return for fair compensation for workplace injuries and illnesses.
The Night Before: May 31st - Region 5 PWC Movie in the Park
The Women of Inspiration, a Toronto injured worker group, is planning an overnight vigil outside the Legislative Assembly on May 31st to remind MPPs that many injured workers cannot sleep because they have to worry about pain and poverty. The Region 5 Women's Committee is currently arranging to partner with the group and show the 'Triangle Shirtwaist Fire' - the story of an industrial file where 146 workers were killed of which 123 were young women & girls. The experiences of the women in the fire are indicative of the economic direction of the country at that time. A lot of sweatshop factories where young women
(mostly immigrants) worked in low wage dangerous conditions. Today our economy doesn’t recognise the millions of women who do domestic work (nannies, housekeepers, caregivers). They are almost an invisible workforce in our economy that we don’t account for and protect and respect. More information is available at www.injuredworkersonline.org
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June 8th in Mississauga / June 14th Hamilton / June 28th Toronto
(Check here for 19 locations across Ontario) This 1 day community awareness event will review elements of the WSIB’s new work re-integration program and the principles and best practices for safe and sustainable return-to-work. Participants will review the latest research and applicable laws and case law. They will also examine workplace-based training and facilitation services provided by ODRT and other resources to help workplaces improve their return-to-work outcomes. The cost is $129/participant and includes guided instruction, all course material, refreshments and certificate of completion. Spaces are limited so book early to secure a seat. Contact: www.odrt.ca or call: 1.800.668.9138 |
Region 5 Educational June 16/17, 2012
Tickets for the Region 5 Boat Cruise will soon be for sale at the Region 5 office.
Tickets for the Region 5 Boat Cruise will soon be for sale at the Region 5 office.
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Summershool - July 15-20, 2012 - Flyer
Collective Bargaining, Labour Law – Private and Public, Occupational Health & Safety Level 1, Parliamentary Proceedure and Public Speaking, Transforming Conflict, Young Workers in Action, Women in Leadership, Workplace Insurance Level IV – Return to Work
Collective Bargaining, Labour Law – Private and Public, Occupational Health & Safety Level 1, Parliamentary Proceedure and Public Speaking, Transforming Conflict, Young Workers in Action, Women in Leadership, Workplace Insurance Level IV – Return to Work
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Summershool - July 22-27, 2012 - Flyer
Advanced Collective Bargaining Simulation, Building a Diverse and Representative Labour Leadership, Building Pension Activism, Compensation Essentials (Level 1, Level 2 and Essential Accomodation Law), Facing Management, Instructor Training, Making the Link –Occupational Disease and the Workplace Coroner’s Inquest, Union Communications
Advanced Collective Bargaining Simulation, Building a Diverse and Representative Labour Leadership, Building Pension Activism, Compensation Essentials (Level 1, Level 2 and Essential Accomodation Law), Facing Management, Instructor Training, Making the Link –Occupational Disease and the Workplace Coroner’s Inquest, Union Communications
Region 5 Educational Sept 15/16, 2012
Details not yet available.
Details not yet available.
OPSEU EDITOR'S WEEKEND - October 19-21, 2012
Does your local need a website or a newsletter to help share information and build solidarity?
This is an amazing opportunity - watch the OPSEU website for further information.
Does your local need a website or a newsletter to help share information and build solidarity?
This is an amazing opportunity - watch the OPSEU website for further information.
Human Rights Conference - November 16-18, 2012
The call for applications will be in late May.
The call for applications will be in late May.
Ontario Health Coalition - Health Action Assembly and Annual Conference - November (?) 2012
For information/registration please visit www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
For information/registration please visit www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
Region 5 Educational December 7/8, 2012
Details not yet available.
Details not yet available.
NEW Postcard Campaign for Pregnant women being laid off or fired across Ontario
The Ontario Human Rights Legal Support Centre is receiving 10-15 calls per week from pregnant women who have been fired or laid off because they are pregnant. This is a blatant violation of their Human Rights based on their membership in designated groups, specifically family status, sex and disability. OPSEU is initiating an MPP postcard campaign and will also contact every MPP requesting they raise the issue during Question Period.
The Ontario Human Rights Legal Support Centre is receiving 10-15 calls per week from pregnant women who have been fired or laid off because they are pregnant. This is a blatant violation of their Human Rights based on their membership in designated groups, specifically family status, sex and disability. OPSEU is initiating an MPP postcard campaign and will also contact every MPP requesting they raise the issue during Question Period.
