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What does the Union do for me?
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- Negotiates with the employer regarding terms and conditions of your employment.
- The union represents members when there is a dispute between member and employer.
- The union helps protect our rights in the workplace.
- The union addresses the issues of concern that affects us as residents of Ontario.
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Why should I sign up?
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The amount of signed members increases funding for additional resource purchasing. As a signed member, there is a stronger voice for all members.
Every employee is a dues paying non-member until you sign up (fill out a membership card). As a signed member you will have access to all information sent from Central OPSEU.
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When/where are the meetings?
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The Local Executive Meetings ('LEC') are held the fourth Wednesday of every month.
The Annual General Meetings ('AGM') are held approximately three times per year. We encourage all members to attend.
Meeting announcements will be posted on this site.
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Who can attend meetings?
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All OPSEU 206 members are encouraged to attend all meetings.
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Who serves me on OPSEU 206?
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Please go to 'Contact Us'
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How much do I contribute from my salary toward OPSEU?
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You pay approximately 1.575% of your bi-weekly wage allowances. Dues are 100% tax deductible.
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What does the L.E.C. do?
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The Local Executive Committee is an elected body that provides leadership to the local including:
a) managing locals funds and ongoing campaigns
b) providing on-going education to the membership.
c) representing the members at labour management meetings. |
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What is the relationship between our OPSEU Local 206 and OPSEU Central?
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Our dues go to Central OPSEU office in Toronto, but a portion is returned to us for our use on local issues. The Central office will use the members' dues provinces wide campaigns and to provide legal representation and staff support for local issues.
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Who would be my steward?
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Please go to 'Contact Us'
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How can I reach my steward?
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Please go to 'Contact Us'
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How can I learn more about grievances?
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Please refer to the If You Have a Problem link on the OPSEU 206 web site.
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How can I file a grievance?
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Please refer to the If You Have a Problem link on the OPSEU 206 web site.
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When do I need a steward to represent me?
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Please refer to the If You Have a Problem link on the OPSEU 206 web site.
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How can I reach members of the LEC?
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Please go to 'Contact Us'
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Are there OPSEU educational opportunities that I can attend?
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Yes there are. Please watch for EDUCATIONAL announcements on the OPEU 206 web site, for which you are most welcome to attend.
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How can I become more involved with OPSEU 206?
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You learn more about your union by:
- Attending conferences, workshops, educational (financial assistance is available for these
- Know your collective agreement
- Access the OPSEU Central web site
- Attend meetings
- Become a "signed up" member
Contact your steward |
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I don't like what the union is doing, what can we do about it?
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OPSEU is a democratic organization. Decisions are made by majority members who vote on issues at meetings. Members can speak to issues, and influence the course of action. If you want to change something you have to participate.
Show up. Be Informed and make Change.
"Be the change that you want to see in the world" /Ghandi. |
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