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HAPS: How Is it Possible to Lay People Off?
Greetings Members, I was recently sent an e-mail and asked by one of our members, if it was possible for CAMH to be laying people off. I was surprised by the question, as over the past few years, representing our … Continue reading
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OPSEU 500 Nurses’ Week 2015 Events
MAY 11: Breakfast will be held in the Queen Street Cafeteria from 7:30am to 10:00pm and lunch is being held in the old gymnasium at Queen Street from 11:30am to 1:30pm. May 15: Breakfast will be held in the 33 … Continue reading
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HAPS
Last week, a few of us on the LEC and our staff representative Brock, met with the employer/Directors and Human Resources to discuss this years’ layoffs. This round signified the largest departure of staff since we first merged in 1998. … Continue reading
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OPSEU 500 Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day
Today, OPSEU 500 celebrated Administrative Professional Day with luncheons at both main CAMH sites. Thank you to all of our Administrative Professionals for the hard work you do every day! You rock!
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Court Report from ONA and OPSEU
ONA and OPSEU representatives attended court March 26, 2015 to hear the outcome of the charges against CAMH in regards to providing a safe workplace for its employees. The Crown has decided to go ahead with a full hearing in front … Continue reading
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VOICES UNITED JUNE 2014
VOICES UNITED JUNE 2014 OPSEU Local 500 Newsletter!
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HAVE A SAY IN YOUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT!
OPSEU, Local 500 will host the Demand Set meeting for all OPSEU members at CAMH. The survey results are back and tabulated. You will be asked to vote on the demands that you indicated were important for the next Collective Agreement. The … Continue reading
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A Video Message From Warren (Smokey) Thomas
Dear OPSEU Members: We have just produced a great new OPSEU film documenting the epic failure of privatization in Ontario. Please watch it now, and then share it with your co-workers, friends and family.
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Hey Man, How Big Was Your Bonus!?
Prior to reading this article, you should visit the website for this years’ Sunshine List-those earning more than $100k. Believe it or not that is the burning question on the mind of this Local President, heading into yet another round … Continue reading
Nurses’ Week Interview with Danielle Larmand!
On May 15 – 16th, OPSEU and ONA celebrated Nurses’ Week at CAMH. The two locals hosted breakfast and lunch events for staff members, and used the opportunity to talk to members about the issues facing them today. Voices United … Continue reading
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