In this episode of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas speaks with Chair of the Indigenous Circle, Krista Maracle, about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the significance of observing Orange Shirt Day.
Pensions 101: OPTrust and the importance of defined benefit pension plans
In this episode of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas speaks with OPTrust President and CEO Peter Lindley about the success of OPTrust and the importance of defined benefit pension plans.
Supporting local and Canadian businesses on the road to economic recovery
In this episode of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas speaks with Unifor National President Jerry Dias on the importance of supporting local and Canadian businesses on the road to economic recovery.
The forgotten front-line heroes in our schools: education workers
On the latest OPSEU Talk, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas talks to two of the forgotten frontline heroes in our public schools: education workers.
OPSEU/SEFPO’s recent purchase of the historic Frost Centre
In this episode, Smokey and Eddy discuss OPSEU/SEFPO’s recent purchase of the historic Frost Centre in Haliburton, Ontario and how the union is working hard to support its members and build capacity to prepare for better times ahead.
The decades-long crises in long-term and home care
In this episode, Smokey, Lucy and Joan discuss the experiences of long-term care and home care workers, the effects of privatization on Ontario’s healthcare system over the past few decades, and recommendations for strengthening Ontario’s healthcare system.
Being a young worker during COVID-19 (Part Two)
OPSEU/SEFPO is proud to represent thousands of passionate young workers. In this edition of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) […]
Being a young worker during COVID-19 (Part One)
OPSEU/SEFPO is proud to represent thousands of passionate young workers. In this edition of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) […]
What keeps Smokey and Eddy up at night?
The pandemic has changed everything, including the way OPSEU and its active members carry out the union’s day-to-day business. OPSEU […]