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OPTrust Becomes a Signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment   Toronto (May 27, 2010) – OPTrust announced today that it has become a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The PRI is an … Continue reading →

2010 MDT Program: Applications now accepted   For members, a three-month training opportunity, utilizing both classroom and field experience, that will develop your knowledge and skills of the trade union movement as used in a variety of union-related occupations at … Continue reading →

WORKING PEOPLE ARE NOT THE  PROBLEM   DEMO AGAINST THE MCGUINTY LIBERALS   BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COLLINGWOOD   Friday May14TH  3pm-7pm   Bus leaving from Hamilton with pick ups in Guelph and Owen Sound    Tentative times: Hamilton  10 am … Continue reading →

Greetings Region #2 Members,   Attached is a Ministry of Labour Fact Sheet on Protecting Workers from Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment: Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that is available at:  http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/pubs/fs_workplaceviolence.php  and three HSAGS Fast … Continue reading →

Greetings Region #2 Members,  We still have no entries from region 2 for the Video Contest. If you want to submit one there is still time as well you may have someone in your family or friends that have children … Continue reading →

Greetings Sisters & Brothers,  The OPSEU Executive Board held an emergency Board meeting on Thursday April 8th, to look at way of address the Provincial Liberal budget and its attack on our members and all workers in Ontario.  Six motions were passed … Continue reading →

Please see the attatched link for information regarding the 2010 OFL Labour Honour Role Scholarship: Click Here

Sisters and Brothers,   There are a couple of Liberal events coming up that we would love to see a big turnout for.  The Provincial budget will have a major impact on our members and our communities and we need … Continue reading →

Health and Safety Free Bill 168 Presentations—May 2010 The Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) is offering FREE presentations across Ontario to prepare workers for the new workplace violence and harassment amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).  … Continue reading →