.Smokey Thomas: “This was a long, hard-fought battle with an employer who made this strike unnecessarily long. I’d like to congratulate the bargaining team & members for their dedication and perseverance during extremely difficult negotiations.” bit.ly/3xPoocp

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 5117 members working at Black Creek Community Health Centre have ratified their new collective agreement, ending a grueling 6-week strike for the health care workers! #ONLab #CommunityWORKERSmatter bit.ly/36Sd03E

Canada’s success administering the #COVID19 vaccine wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated front-line staff. With the fourth wave upon us, we must do even better and front-line staff continue to work flat out to make sure of it #ONPoli #ONLab bit.ly/3Do96i6

OPSEU/SEFPO celebrates the achievements of workers & the powerful movement we have built together this #LabourDay & calls on those in power to listen to workers, who know what it takes to build a better, stronger Ont. #ONLab #ONPoli bit.ly/3n6ofyJ

In the wake of the federal election results, people aren’t impressed; they need support and real solutions right now, and they’re looking for leadership to achieve it. Canada’s success depends on it, and at OPSEU/SEFPO we will continue to demand it. bit.ly/3aDTV7e

.Smokey Thomas says new legislation to protect temp agency workers is a step toward fairness & justice, but successful enforcement will hinge on the work done by Ontario At Work workplace inspectors @ONPoli @ONLab bit.ly/2XnblSr

.Smokey Thomas says Ontarians must step up & support businesses in their community as the province emerges from the pandemic, following the announcement of the min. wage increase. #OnPoli #OnLab #SupportLocal bit.ly/3mEvMnM

Nov 2 was a good day for Ont’s min wage workers. After 3 years of lobbying & pressure, we convinced @FordNation to reinstate $15/hr – this is progress we should all be proud of, and it’s more important than partisan politics #ONLab #ONPoli bit.ly/3BFMU0B

After more than 14 years proudly serving as President of OPSEU/SEFPO, I have decided to retire at the end of my term in April. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and forever grateful for the help & support I’ve received along the way bit.ly/3lENC9q #ONLab

As we near the end of 2021, it’s a good time to reflect and set our resolutions for the road ahead. This year, let’s resolve to make the #COVID19 pandemic a part of our past, by getting our vaccine & booster shots #ONLab #ONPoli bit.ly/3ed3onC

After a tough year for bargaining, OPS Unified members can be proud of the tent. deal reached, which comes w/ gains in wages, benefits & other contract language + a wage reopener clause – it’s a good deal, and good news in these difficult times #ONLab bit.ly/3zQAV0Q

We have a big election year ahead of us at OPSEU and our democracy depends on our members. Building up our union strength and solidarity is important right now – so that we can continue to rebuild an even better, stronger and safer Ontario. bit.ly/3GKFahk

After 2 years of pandemic spending the calls for austerity will be strong in the coming months. Our union’s response must be even stronger & OPSEU/SEFPO’s next board will have a big job in the fight for public services #ONLab #ONPoli bit.ly/3BL1RQW

On Feb 23 join OPSEU/SEFPO as we celebrate #PinkShirtDay and this year’s theme “Lift each other up” – it’s an important time to come together and take a stand against bullying! #ONLab bit.ly/3BLyvSv

Health professionals are warning that the province’s plan to allow private hospitals to operate in ON would siphon valuable resources away from the public system and into the pockets of for-profit companies #ONLab #ONPoli bit.ly/3JULmEr

#Bill124 is a direct attack on Ont. workers who kept our public services running through the pandemic – people like nurses, PSWs & social services workers. If we think we have a crisis in these sectors, I have news for you, the worst is yet to come #onpoli bit.ly/3IgTH4p

Hard work & teamwork are the most important ingredients to making a successful union & pretty much anything else for that matter. I couldn't have been President for nearly 15yrs without a lot of help from our members. From the bottom of my heart, thank you bit.ly/35n9b9s

Congrats to jp4opseu_JPpourSEFPO & LeadWithLaurie (Laurie Nancekivell) on becoming the new leaders of our great union! To OPSEU/SEFPO members, thank you for your support. Thank you for your confidence in me. Thank you for your mentorship. Thank you for your love & friendship. OPSEU/SEFPO will always be family to me.