Christmas Party: November 22, 2025 at McIntyre Arena Ballroom: Want a ticket, start by contacting your appropriate steward or contact one of our members below. Amie Atherton Gabby Gagne Michelle Oulton 705-262-8045 249-361-3131 705-221-7506
The two-week long transit strike in Timmins has come to an end, after workers and the city have ratified a new contract agreement. The 39 transit workers hit the picket line on Sept. 28, after members of union CUPE Local 1544 rejected a proposal from the city, that would have seen three service employees not…
The results are in! This week, part-time support staff took a massive step forward in holding our first ever strike vote, and 64% of us have voted “YES”! Today, part-time college support staff have sent a strong message to our employer who has dragged out negotiations for almost two years: we need a fair deal…
After nearly five weeks on strike, full-time college support staff, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO, have reached a tentative agreement for more than 10,000 workers across all 24 Ontario colleges. “After months of intensive negotiations with an incredibly difficult employer, the gains made in this agreement would not have been possible without members holding strong these last…
As of the night of January 22nd, our very own L649 Vice President, Michelle Oulton was elected as 2nd Vice President of Timmins & District Labour Council and there were a few items from the January 22, 2025 meeting that she would like to share: $0 and $400 – 75% back in tax credits $400 and $750 –…
The OPS Unified Bargaining Team continues to work closely with members to ensure your concerns and priorities are fully represented during negotiations. Surveys play a vital role in gathering feedback and understanding the needs of members. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Phase 1 Demand Set Survey! Currently, the Bargaining Team is reviewing…
Do you want to be a member mobilizer in the most important round of bargaining for OPS Unified? Your OPS Unified Bargaining Team is launching a campaign that will transform collective bargaining for the OPS. Over the past few decades, government after government has underfunded and dismantled our public services. As our employer, their actions…
By Michelle Oulton, Local 649 We want to begin by acknowledging a huge loss to Canada late last year with the passing of Justice Murray Sinclair, who was Manitoba’s first Indigenous judge, led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and served as a senator. OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board Member Tina Stevens helped open the conference in Ottawa on…
Your Corrections Bargaining Team met for the first time with the Employer’s Team on December 18 and 19. The parties exchanged opening statements and initial proposal packages. You can review our opening statement here. The parties will now take some time to review one another’s proposals before meeting again in January. While the parties were able…
Getting Unified Table Talk Newsletter Special Issue #9 What happens on December 31, 2024? On December 31, 2024, the current OPS Unified Collective Agreement is set to expire, as outlined in Article UN 17 – Term of Agreement. What does this mean? The current Collective agreement will remain in effect until a new collective agreement…
