Working together
Did you know…….
The Collective Agreement has a provision regarding the effect on sick benefit whenever a sick leave of absence commences in one calendar year and continues into the following calendar year?
Article 25.01 (c) where an employee is on sick leave of absence which commences in one (1) calendar year and continues into the following calendar year, they are not entitled to refresh their annual sick leave bank, until the employee has returned to work for a period of fifteen (15) consecutive working days. For clarity, such an employee is not entitled to sick leave of absence with pay for more than 130 working days in the 2 calendar years combined, unless the employee has returned to work for a period of fifteen (15) consecutive working days prior to being entitled to further sick leave.Click to edit text.
Bargaining T-shirts
Your team have delivered the Bargaining T-shirts to the members on shift last week. If we missed you, please come by the Union Office to pick up yours.
Bargaining Update
Bargaining will be kicked off in January. We have dates scheduled for January 6 and 7, 2021; January 13 and 14, 2021.
Please wear your T-shirts on bargaining dates to show support to your bargaining team.
Joint letter to government re: vaccination of Health Care Workers
A letter was sent by OPSEU/SEFPO President Thomas Warren (Smokey) Thomas and other leaders of Ontario's health care unions and associations to the minister of Health regarding the vaccination of health care workers.
Year-End Draw for being an active member to participate
As you are aware, we did a draw by the end of the year for members that have participated in our meetings/ activities throughout the year.
The Winner of the First Prize of a $500 Visa is Stella Hamilton
The 5 winners of the $100 Mastercard are:
Lori Brownson
Sorina Pavlinc
Amanda Guedez
Leloyn Bailey-Hosang
Vyktorya Lye
Congratulations to all . Thank you for your continuous support.
Your Local Executives
Season Greetings
Your Local Executives are so proud of our members in the work that you done to keep everyone safe in this unprecedented situation and wish you all have a safe and wonderful holiday.
Bargaining T-shirts
December 7, 2020
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND……..T-SHIRTS
The positive response from our previous bargaining t-shirts was overwhelming. Therefore, we went ahead and purchased more shirts with a new design created by your very own bargaining team! Your LEC’s will be around to all the areas in the upcoming weeks for distribution once the shirts isolation period is over.
Directed to stay home
December 7, 2020
We have a different interpretation with the Employer on Article 18.06 (c). Please contact the Union Office if you are affected.
Bargaining
December 7, 2020
Bargaining – Despite COVID-19 bringing daily routines to a halt, we were hoping to have face to face meetings at the bargaining table with the Employer. Unfortunately, given the circumstances and the restrictions currently in place, we are moving ahead although it may potentially be via web conferencing. We are pleased to share that your Bargaining team has dates set with the Employer in January 2021. Stay tuned for further updates
Local Executives
December 7, 2020
Local Executives Committee (LEC) – Under normal circumstances, elections for Local Officers would have already taken place. However, with the Pandemic and the rules set out by Government to impose gathering limits, the Executive Board Members of OPSEU passed a motion that all LEC members retain their current status until the gathering limits are lifted and OPSEU returns to their normal operations.
Therefore, your LEC remains as follows;
President – Jonathan Leung
Vice-President – Mary Bloomfield
Chief Steward – Sarah Carde
Treasurer – Leanne Beaudry
Secretary – Michelle Bakracevski
Message from your Local Executives
December 7, 2020
First, we would like to take the opportunity to thank each one of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment during these difficult times. COVID-19 has not only imposed challenges in our daily lives but in our workplaces as well. Learning to adapt to different ways of doing things can always be uncomfortable at the best of times. Continue to support one another as we navigate these unchartered waters and be sure to take time for yourselves and your loved ones. If you have any safety concerns, please contact the worker members of the JHSC or email jhsc@opseu331.org . Your Local Executives will continue to monitor the situation to ensure we are following the up-to-date guidance from the Ministry.
In Solidarity
Your Local Executives
Operating Plan
November 17, 2020
The Employer served Lay-off notices and informed members of some other changes in service delivery. A total of 7 staff in 3 different departments/ programs are affected.
Your Local Executives are confident that our members will continue to be supportive to our affected brothers and sisters during this difficult time.
