The vigil was held in Springer Market Square last night. Many many people showed up to show their support and blessings for those lost and those survived in Orlando. In attendance were members from Local 468 as well as many other brothers and sisters. Some say it was just over 500 and others say it was 1000 in attendance. You […]
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On April 1, 2015, OPSEU Local 468 members and members of other OPS Locals walked to MPP Sophie Kiwala’s office. Their message? We want the employer to come back to the bargaining table and we want a fair contract, NOW! MPP Sophie Kiwala was not present, but representatives from her constituency office came out to speak with organizers. Organizers asked […]
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On February 17, 2015 OPSEU OPS members and solidarity guests met from all corners of the province at Queen’s Park to welcome back the MPPs to the Ontario Legislation with a message. The message: “$8.2 billion was wasted on private sector contracts. Just imagine what $8.2 billion could have done to improve public services in Ontario.” Our very own Jeannie Eberle, […]
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On an extra snowy day in the heart of Kingston, Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) members donned their boots, tuques, and mittens to brave winter and send a strong message to their employer. The message: We want a fair contract and we want it now! Starting at 12:45PM at 1055 Princess Street and 49 Place d’Armes in Kingston, OPSEU members […]
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On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, OPSEU members held an information picket outside ServiceOntario offices at 1201 Division Street. They were picketing to get their message out; Premiere Wynne, we deserve a fair contract and privatization is a fail. It was a bright and cold lunchtime hour but that didn’t deter OPSEU members. There was a strong showing of members which […]
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