Welcome to

OPSEU / SEFPO

Local 228

Mississauga CACC & Brampton Courthouse

Land Acknowledgement

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 228 acknowledges that we work, meet, and conduct Union

Business on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the

Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples

and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

OPSEU/SEFPO also acknowledges that our region is covered by Treaty 13 signed with

the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple

Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Statement of Respect

Harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated by OPSEU/SEFPO. Whenever

OPSEU / SEFPO/ SEFPO members gather, we welcome all peoples of the world. We

will not accept any unwelcoming words, actions, or behaviours against our union

members.

We accord respect to all persons, regardless of age, creed, political affiliation, and

racialization including and not limited to People of African descent, Black, Caribbean,

South Asian, Asian, women, men, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Members of

ethno-racial groups, people with disabilities, gays, lesbians, bisexual, transgender /

transsexual people, and gender diverse persons, francophones, and all persons who’s

first language is not English.

In our diversity, we will build solidarity as union members. If you believe you are being

harassed or discriminated against, contact the designated persons for immediate

assistance.

Watch the Statement of Respect Video

About

OPSEU / SEFPO

OPSEU/SEFPO represents approximately 180,000 members across Ontario. They are full- and part-time workers, young and old. They trace their ancestry to all parts of the globe – as diverse a group as you could imagine.

Our members work for the Ontario government, inside community colleges, for the LCBO, in the health care sector, and they are employed in a wide range of community agencies within the broader public sector.

Right to Union Representation

Where a supervisor or other Employer representative intends to meet with an employee:

·for disciplinary purposes;

·to investigate matters which may result in disciplinary action;

·for a formal counselling session with regard to unsatisfactory performance or behaviour;

·for termination of employment;

·for matters related to the development, implementation and administration of an accommodation or return to work plan;

·to discuss attendance management issues under the Employer’s attendance management program;

·for layoff/surplus;

·any other provision in the collective agreement where the right to representation is referenced;

Who are my Stewards?

CACC:

Mark Babcook

Suzanne (Sue) Illidge

Amanda McPherson

Jaspreet (Jas) Singh

Jorge Rosales

Areen Malkawi

J.T. O’Donoghue

Courthouse:

Samjhan (Sam) Karki

Natalie Maharaj

John Brilhante

Connie Breen

Michelle Percell

Sharon Doe

Dipak Patel

Kyria Victor

Susan Pickles

Sabrit Kaur

Samantha Alves

Samuel Cunningham

Julian Ramdyal

What is a grievance?

A grievance is formal process by which an employee disagrees with something Management has decided upon in contravention of the Collective Agreement.

A grievance is submitted after Management is given an opportunity to first resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the employee / Union.

If the alleged contravention of an employee's rights under the Collective Agreement still exists, the Union assists the employee with submission of a grievance.

Collective Agreement

A collective agreement, collective labour agreement or collective bargaining agreement is a written contract negotiated through collective bargaining for employees by one or more trade unions with the management of a company that regulates the terms and conditions of employees at work.

View our Collective Agreement here

Online Forms:

Rather than having to print, fill out a form, scan and email it back - you can now fill in a form using any web browser (a conventional computer is best).

Once you complete a form online and digitally sign it, you will be emailed a PDF copy and the Local will be able to see the completed form in the cloud. If you need assistance filling out a form, just ask a Steward.

Expense Form

Updated Grievance Form

WDHP Intake Form (for WDHP intake, you can send the downloaded completed form to the email address on the WDHP form).

New Member Sign Up

By joining the OPS, you are a Union member from day one. Union dues are automatically deducted from your pay. OPSEU / SEFPO has some of the lowest Union rates in Canada - just 1.375% of gross salary.

To sign up for your OPSEU / SEFPO member number, you need to submit a new member application form. This gives you a local member # so you can have access to the OPSEU / SEFPO member portal.

Your member number is also needed to attend courses, convention and other Union business should you choose to become involved in an active role with the Union.

Sign up for your membership number here

OPSEU / SEFPO

Member Discounts

OPSEU/SEFPO provides a variety of discounts to members.

Take a look at the discount page here.

If you would like to order OPSEU / SEFPO merchandise, go to the

Shopseu store.

Union Savings is another discount website.