Thank you for submitting your Essential and Emergency Services Forms
The team received over 240 forms from more than 50 different locals. We understand that this level of engagement took a great amount of work. The OPS Unified Bargaining Team greatly appreciates your efforts. This information will help the Bargaining Team in our negotiations with the employer and make sure our demands meet all of your needs and those of your coworkers.
The team will reach out should we need to clarify anything or seek additional information.
It’s not too late! If your local has not yet submitted their forms, you can still send them in.
OPS Unified Bargaining Team Update
Daryl O’Grady, Delegate for Region 4, has decided to focus his union activities on OPS Unified Pay Equity and has resigned from his position on the Bargaining Team.
We welcome Sean Botti to the team; please see his bio below.
- Update your member information on the OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal
- Join your regional Area Coordinating Group (ACG)
- Review the EES Guide
- Complete the EES Form and send it to unifiedopsbargaining@opseu.org
- Keep up to date on bargaining at: OPS Unified Bargaining
- Previous Table Talk Issues
Sean Botti – Region 4 delegate
Workers, united, is what gets me out of bed in the morning. It will take all 30,000 of us Ontario Public Service members working together if we want a fair deal that puts people and their families first. Ford’s government has been notoriously keen on eroding workers’ rights and public services, and it is time to say that we have had enough.
I’m excited to represent the interests, hopes, and dreams of Region 4 workers, at the negotiation table.
When I’m not at the bargaining table, I am active in my community with my young family and fur babies. You can also find me conjuring up dad memes for fun.
Thank you to Daryl for the knowledge you brought to the team. We wish you well in your work on Pay Equity.
Mobilizers Building Action!
As of October 7, 2024, 14 mobilizers have been brought in to continue the mobilization of our members. These mobilizers are responsible for keeping our members informed about OPS Unified bargaining activities and campaign efforts. Each region has two mobilizers.
If you are contacted by a member of the Mobilizer Team, they are likely to ask if you are registered on the member portal and have updated your information. Mobilizers will play a key role in our bargaining – their role is to connect with members and keep you informed and involved.
Please welcome your Mobilizing Team:
Region 1 Mike Green Aleksandar Ilijoski
Region 2 Novia Grant-Simon David Smith
Region 3 Alex Miller Chris McConnell
Region 4 Oren Nimelman Mateo Dorado-Troughton
Region 5 Matthew Higginson Suzette Maxwell-Pemberton
Region 6 David Hall Charlene Legacy
Region 7 Ashlee Elliott Emilia Garstka
Delegate Call-Out for OPS Unified Divisionals – November 16-17, 2024!
Ask your Local President about your local entitlement.
Please check your Divisional Call-Out for more information.
WHO: The bargaining team would like to invite Unified members to Table Talk Thursdays.
WHAT IS TABLE TALK THURSDAYS: Table Talk Thursdays are Zoom sessions where YOUR bargaining team shares updates and insights with union members about ongoing negotiations and activities. Join us to stay informed and engaged with the latest news and developments.
WHERE: It happens over ZOOM.
WHEN: This happens every third Thursday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST (6 pm CST).
The next session will be October 17th, 2024
WHY: To keep the lines of communication open!
What role does a bargaining team play during negotiations?
A) To make recommendations for the union members on bargaining issues
B) To act as an intermediary and advocate for the employee’s interest
C) To develop and write collective agreement language
D) All of the Above
What is the primary goal of collective bargaining in a union setting?
A) To negotiate individual employee salaries
B) To establish terms and conditions of employment for the bargaining unit
C) To replace management with union representatives
D) All of the Above
Answers
1. D) All of the Above
2. B) To establish terms and conditions of employment for a group of employees
In Solidarity,
On behalf of the OPS Unified Bargaining team
Amanda Usher — Chair
Leslie Aiston — Vice Chair
Issue 6