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July 17th, 2010
Orillia Muskoka and District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic flyer
June 26th, 2010
Congratulations to all the returning Executive and stewards, new stewards and executives. Please visit the contact us page for full list.
At the June elections we also congratulate the Newly elected "Joint Job Evaluation Team". The members are as follows:
Chair Al Donaldson Members Martha McDonald Annette Hahn Micheal Kerton Don Childs David Chatten Click here to view the Release from Martha McDonald
May 25th, 2010
Provincial Youth Workers Committee International Day - "The Politics of Education"...Click here if you are interested in attending.
May 13th, 2010
ELECTIONS 2010
It’s that time again – to elect your OPSEU Local 329 Executive. Anyone wishing to become a steward must have two people from your area nominate you, either in writing or at the meeting. Anyone wishing to become an Executive Officer must first be sworn in as a steward. Click here to view the role and responsibilities of each executive.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 15 2010
WHERE: North Simcoe Rec Centre
Len Self Blvd, Midland
TIME: 7:30 pm
ELECTION OF YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ALSO ELECTION OF YOUR PAY EQUITY COMMITTEE
Refreshments! Door prizes!
May 12th, 2010
Region 3 Family Picnic, Everyone Welcome
Saturday August 21, 2010
Click on graphic to view flyer
May 12th, 2010
May 12th, 2010
OPSEU MEMBERS IN REGION 1, 2, 3 AND 5
Hop on the Bus and come to Collingwood!!
(May 14th from 3-7 pm) Ontario Liberal Party Conference, Blue Mountain Ski Resort
"Tell the Premier and Cabinet: FOR GOOD JOBS, STRONG PUBLIC SERVICES AND A GREEN FUTURE..STOP THE CORPORATE TAX CUTS!!!
For more information contact: Claire Rowett - claireEBMR3@sympatico.ca
Bus Deparure Times and Locations: Barrie - Car Pool Parking Lot, Hwy 400 and Essa Road at 3:00pm
April 26th, 2010
Golf Team Winners!!
On April 26th the teams were drawn by Diane Desroches of Human Resources. The 3 teams are:
- Executive Team
- Three D's & a T (Bruce Dunn, Jeff Dunn, Ian Driver, Paul Terry)
- 3 1/2 Men (Keith Froud, David Lefaive, Brian Murday, Robert Caley
Congratulations and thank you to all who entered. Good luck for next year!!
April 21st, 2010
Questions and Answers RE Collective Agreement (Memo from Martha McDonald)
April 14th, 2010
ATTENTION: OPSEU LOCAL 329 GOLFERS
OPSEU LOCAL 329 is sponsoring 3 teams of 4 players, 1 team from the Local Executive and 2 teams of members for the 2nd Annual OPSEU Enterprises/Live and Let Live Fund Charitable Golf Tournament on Monday, June 7 2010 at the Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club in Stouffville.
Please forward your team name (by mail or email marth329@csolve.net, along with the players’ names and contact person (as well as home phone number) of your team, to the Local OPSEU office, Room A258, Administration Building MHCP no later than April 25 2010. READ FLYER for more information.
April 14th, 2010
Local Executive Committee Members Attend Protest Rally in Toronto in Response to Provincial Budget...
April 10th, 2010
General Membership Meeting, April 27 2010 7:30 pm Location to be determined.
April 6th, 2010
As you may or may not be aware, April 5 was the turnover date for the new hours of work. Those who were previously working 40 hours per week or on a compressed work week schedule, will now be working:
February 8th, 2010
Please click on the link below to view salary grid.
February 2, 2010
Brothers and Sisters:
CHANGES IN NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT VS OPS COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
There are some changes from the OPS Collective Agreement to the new MHCP Collective Agreement that are vital you are aware of. Click here to read full release in pdf.
January 28th, 2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Brothers and Sisters:
Over the past few days, you have learned new information regarding the payout of termination pay that was negotiated by your bargaining team with the employer. READ FULL DOCUMENT from Martha....
January 8th, 2010
WE HAVE A NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT!
The Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Board of Directors also ratified the tentative Collective Agreement last night, so this is now a working document. We will be meeting with the employer about implementation and as soon as possible get copies out to all of you.
Thank you everyone for your support for this momentous occasion in acquiring a first collective agreement.
January 5th, 2010
Brothers and Sisters, We have ratified our first agreement with MHCP with an 80% acceptance. 622 members voted.
We must wait for the employer to ratify.
CONGRATULATIONS!
December 31, 2010
We have had many requests for and additional information session before voting. There will be an additional information session on Monday January 4th, 2010 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Askenonoia Room and the main level. This is a Q&A only. All voting will take place on Tuesday January 5th from 6:30am - 9:00pm. Team members will be there to answer questions. Please click here to view pdf.
December 29th, 2009
We have attached 2 documents below. The first document is called FACTS. After reviewing the large number of opinions and comments posted on the local 329 blog we have addressed most of the concerns and questions in this document. The Blog was setup for our members to ask legitmate questions in mature and professional manner away from personal attacks. The Blog address was changed for the simple fact I was not able to remove comments that were not appropriate. SIMPLY That. I can and will remove comments that are not appropriate. If you have questions or comments that are considered personal please send directly to the Local OPSEU office at extension 2324 or email Martha at marth329@csolve.net or Al at opseu307@rogers.com . We are trying to address all comments and questions. Remember, not all comments on the blog are accurate. Review the attached document called FACTS.
Please Do not use hospital computers and internet usage to access the blog. The employer has agreed to allow access to the website to access the Teantative Agreement and other pertinent information but not the blog. The blog is considered a social network and should only be accessed from home.
On the day of voting there will be members of the Negotiating Team there to answer any questions along with the 2 formal presentations at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. The voting will take place at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreational Facility on Tuesday January 5th, 2010.Please see the attached document called poster for the meeting.
Poster for meeting, Date, time, place and requirements to vote on January 5th, 2009
Thank you, Trent Maracle on behalf of the Bargaining Team.
December 23rd, 2009
Please click on the following links to access the Tentative Collective Agreement, Highlights page and wage document. All are pdf documents so you will require Adobe Reader to open. We are posting these documents as promised so you will have the opertunity to read and understand the tentative deal you will be voting on January 5th, 2010. There will presentations on that day to address any concerns. Remember, this is a Draft document that require some minor changes.
December 15th, 2009
ATTENTION: OPSEU LOCAL 329 MEMBERS
The ratification vote for your NEW CONTRACT is scheduled for Tuesday, January 5 2010. There will be presentations of the contract at various times throughout the day. Keep an eye on our website for further details. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO proxy voting for OPSEU contracts.
December 14th, 2009
The bargaining teams representing Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 329 and the Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene are pleased to announce that we have achieved a tentative settlement. The settlement was achieved with the assistance of mediator Gerry Lee on Saturday December 12, 2009.
Details of the tentative settlement will be released to OPSEU members and the Board of Directors for ratification in January 2010, following which they will be publicly available.
“Both of us want to thank the members of the bargaining teams for their commitment and time. In addition, the assistance of Gerry Lee was crucial in helping us finalize the deal. We are unanimous in recommending this settlement.”
Martha McDonald Michelle Quealey
President Project Manager, HR
OPSEU Local 329 MHCP
December 11th, 2009
Rumors
December 11 2009 2000 hours - Anonymous has struck again! I said I would respond to rumors as much as possible and I will endeavor to do this every Friday - if you hear rumors, please email them to me at marth329@csolve.net and I will post responses on our website.
As far as negotiations are going, we are meeting with the employer again tomorrow.
No retro pay - as of this date, there is no truth to this - we expect to be paid retro from January 1 2009 same as we used to be when we were in the OPS.
Loss of Family Day in February - Stat days are part of negotiations and I cannot comment on this.
Negotiations lasting until Easter 2010 - I certainly hope not! There is no definitive date that negotiations will be finished - we will be done when we have the best contract we can bring to you.
We have only one year to get a contract - Not true - the date of divestment and the length of time to get a new contract are not related in any way.
I know there are more rumors out there so please send them to me and you can get your response right here. I also know it's frustrating not to know what's going on - it's frustrating for us not to be able to discuss things with the membership but that's the way it has to be.
Thank you everyone for your patience -
Martha
Oct. 20, 2009
Dear OPSEU Member,
We are writing to you to ask for your help with an extraordinary project – the OPSEU Census.
This is the first phase of a “Social Mapping Project” (a full membership and staff census) and it will take place during the month of November.
What is the OPSEU census?
- The census is an attempt to capture a “snapshot” or “count” of the membership and staff of OPSEU
- The census is voluntary, confidential and anonymous
- The decision to conduct the census was taken at the 2008 Convention and originated from the Workers of Colour Caucus
- The census was designed by external independent consultants – TWI Inc. No one, including the consultants, will ever know who filled out the census and the data will only be reported back to OPSEU in a manner that makes identification of any individual impossible.
- The census, as well as the systems review which forms Phase II of the project, aims to map out the issues, needs and identities of our membership. This information will help us identify barriers and increase participation for our members and staff.
If you think the Union can serve you better as a member – here’s your chance to stand up and get counted.
What do you need to do? Three things:
- Spread the word about the census
- Fill out a census questionnaire
- Encourage your friends and colleagues at work to do the same
The more census responses received, the clearer the membership picture becomes.
Please visit the website at www.opseu.org/countmein for more information.
Please join us in saying “Count Me In” in November. Together we can make this important project the success it needs to be.
In solidarity,
Warren (Smokey) Thomas Patty Rout
President Vice-President, Secretary Treasurer
October 8th, 2009
BARGAINING TEAM UPDATE
As you are all aware, we cannot discuss any specifics regarding issues around bargaining.
However, this is to advise that we did meet with the employer for a marathon session last week and bargaining is moving along well.
At this point, we have December 5 and 12 set aside as well as January dates for further bargaining.
If we have an offer to bring to you, the membership, there will be general membership meetings scheduled for presentation of the offer and a ratification vote.
We will keep you advised as much as possible.
Thanks Gus.
Martha McDonald
President, OPSEU Local 329
marth329@csolve.net
(705) 549-3181 Ext 2324
May 12, 2009
Convention 2009
Warren “Smokey” Thomas and Patty Rout were acclaimed in their respective positions of President and 1st Vice President/Treasurer of OPSEU at the 2009 Convention for another 2 year term. It is the first time in OPSEU history that both positions have been acclaimed in the same election year.
Guest speakers at this year’s convention were Toronto Mayor David Miller, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horvath and John Cartwright, President of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council. www.opseu.org/convention for more information.
Local 329 was doubly honored this year at convention.
Bill Playter was awarded the Honourary Lifetime Membership Award. Bill is known for his many years of activism and fighting for disability rights and accommodation issues. One of his many achievements includes signing the first Workplace Accommodation Agreement to be used in the public service. Bill served for many years as Vice President and, from time to time, Acting President of Local 329 prior to transferring to Oak Ridge where he became an executive officer for Local 307 and then again Vice President of Local 329 when the locals merged, prior to his retirement in November 2008.
Wade Stevenson, was presented with OPSEU’s Human Rights Award at the Annual Convention in April 2009. The Human Rights Award is given out each year to an individual exemplifying the pursuit of equity and human rights. Stevenson also has been instrumental in helping OPSEU create a workshop and other educational opportunities in order to share expertise with other individuals and union activists in furthering human rights in the workplace. In accepting the award, Stevenson stated that, “This award is not just about me. It’s about teaching every person within OPSEU that as a member of the union you can make a difference. All you have to do is say you want to.”