Algonquin Saudi campus draws criticism from faculty
CBC Radio: Tuesday November 19,2013 The Union representing faculty at Algonquin College is speaking out against an Algonquin campus that is opening in Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday, Hallie Cotnam spoke to a member of OPSEU as well as a college Spokesperson: http://www.cbc.ca?contentconector/audio-preview.html?clipid=2419235675&channel=radio
Announcement for Local 415 Election of Officers
As the electoral officer, I am pleased to announce the following people have been acclaimed as stewards for Local 415. There was an acclamation at Perth after one of the candidates withdrew. The Steward list below are the people who are eligible to be nominated for any of the six officer positions: President First Vice […]
Local 415 Elections
As the electoral officer,I am pleased to announce the following two people have been acclaimed as stewards at Pembroke: Pauline Edmonds and Shawn Pentecost The following 37 people have beem acclaimed as stewards at Woodroffe: Ian Allen;Wahab Almuhtadi;Dan Anderson;Jeremy Anderson Maria Belanger;Sharleen Conrad-Beatty;Linda Crane Roger Davey;Enrico De Francesco;Marie Durocher Paul Ebbs;Scott Fewer;Sandra Gibbons David Haley;Stephen […]
Campaign for Quality Education: Off to Algonquin
As part of the union’s “quality Education” Campaign, Kevin MacKay (a faculty member from Mohawk College) is touring the 24 colleges and is reporting on his findings. You can read his updates,including his visit at Algonquin, at the following blog: http://quality-education-campaign.blogspot.ca/2013/11/off-to-algonquin.html?m=1
Good News on Hudak’s “Right to Work” (CTV Poll Results)
CTV has been polling on what the members of the public think about opting out of paying Union Dues as Tim Hudak has been threatening in his never ending union bashing campaign.In response OPSEU created “Made in The USA” http://madeinusamovie.ca/ to tell the real story on these horrible labour laws and conditions they created in […]
Ottawa Senators Union Day, Dec.14th,2013 Family Event for our OPSEU Members
Ottawa Senators presents UNION DAY Saturday, Dec.14,2013 @ 2 p.m. A fun way for union members to come together with friends, family and co-workers to enjoy hockey at an affordable price! Tickets starting as low as $45.00 in the subway Zone Each ticket comes with a $10.00 food and beverage credit For groups purchases of […]
CAAT Pension to All Staff, Full time, Partial Load,
To get immediate access to CAAT Pension We aim to keep you informed please read letter received by Local Presidents
Local 415 Elections
Term of office January 1,2014 to December 31,2015 Please read/find here process of elections, reasons to run for Steward and the nomination form Steward nomination closed November 7,2013.
Urgent:Ministry proposing major changes to the community college system
The following communication has been sent from CAAT Academic Divisional Executive. Input is being sought by the Ministry from all stakeholders (including faculty) concerning proposal that would have a serious impact on the college system. Regrettably, the timeline for responding is unreasonable tight and at a particularly busy time for faculty. However, please have a […]
Unions are needed more than ever
Please read a letter from President Warren here