Monthly Archives: October 2016

Information Picket/Leaflet November 2, 1pm to 2pm

Join us for an information picket/leaflet on Wednesday November 2nd from 1pm to 2pm. We need as many people as possible to help us leaflet and show solidarity to end injuries due to violence towards our members! Additional details to … Continue reading

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Best Wishes in Retirement, Abidh

In keeping with Abidh Khan’s longstanding service not only to the former Queen Street Mental Health Centre—but to his Union, OPSEU-  local 500 members held a celebration last week to mark his 40+ years of dedication to OPSEU, and in particular … Continue reading

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Bargaining Bulletin #4

After 5 very difficult and challenging days at the Bargaining Table, the Union was unable to reach a new Collective Agreement with the Employer.  For the first time since the merger in 1998, CAMH and OPSEU Local 500 did not … Continue reading

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Bargaining Moves to Arbitration

For the first time CAMH/L500 did not reach a collective agreement at the table, and will move to arbitration. The impasse was definitely due to the plans of the employer to create the maximum amount of upheaval in our workplace. … Continue reading

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Yoga, Meditation and Corporate Sing-Alongs Designed to Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Employees!

Honestly, it seems so unbelievable that you know it must be true! Recently, the union was enlightened to hear the top brass at CAMH were leading groovy new age initiatives such as Yoga and afternoon sing-alongs, followed by live testimonials … Continue reading

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