https://opseutalk.orgenSociety & CultureCopyright OPSEU SEFPOhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc37905aa2d9f4b1a57d1e7fbf58776e.jpghttps://opseutalk.orgWed, 15 Feb 2023 01:23:48 +0000OPSEU SEFPOOPSEU SEFPOopseucommunications@opseu.orgDiscussions with special guests, sector leaders, labour leaders, and leaders within OPSEU.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spotlight-the-canadian-labour-institute-for-social-and-economic-fairness--49232275https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=675Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:12:06 +0000OPSEU SEFPOOn the latest OPSEU/SEFPO Talk episode, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas sits down with James Clancy, Founder and President of the Canadian Labour Institute for Social and Economic Fairness (CLI) and former President of OPSEU/SEFPO.787james clancycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-discussion-with-the-coalition-of-racialized-workers--49061303https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=654Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:37:22 +0000OPSEU SEFPOThe Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) is a provincial caucus of the union that focuses on strengthening human rights and equity. On this episode of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas sits down with three CoRW activists: Peter...1926coalition of racialized workercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opseu-sefpo-elections-our-democracy-depends-on-our-members--48922332https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=648Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:31:40 +0000OPSEU SEFPOOPSEU/SEFPO proudly represents thousands of members identifying as Black or of African Caribbean descent. In part two of this Black History Month series of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida continues a discussion...945opseu/sefpo electionscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history-month-february-and-forever-part-two--48836194https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=642Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:34:57 +0000OPSEU SEFPOOPSEU/SEFPO proudly represents thousands of members identifying as Black or of African Caribbean descent. In part two of this Black History Month series of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida continues a discussion...1339black history monthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history-month-february-and-forever-part-one--48675024https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=632Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:23:53 +0000OPSEU SEFPOOPSEU/SEFPO proudly represents thousands of members identifying as Black or of African Caribbean descent. In part one of this Black History Month series of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida sits down with three...1011black history monthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-to-truth-and-reconciliation--46498071https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=606Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:45 +0000OPSEU SEFPOIn 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.1369indigenous circle,krista maracle,orange shirt daycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pensions-101-optrust-and-the-importance-of-defined-benefit-pension-plans--44218414https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=597Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:30:38 +0000OPSEU SEFPOIn 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.1375optrust,pension plans,peter lindleycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-local-and-canadian-businesses-on-the-road-to-economic-recovery--44062040https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=569Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:19:34 +0000OPSEU SEFPOIn 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.1157audiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-forgotten-front-line-heroes-in-our-schools-education-workers--43828148https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=563Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:49:42 +0000OPSEU SEFPOOn the latest OPSEU Talk, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas talks to two of the forgotten frontline heroes in our public schools: education workers.1290audiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opseu-sefpo-s-recent-purchase-of-the-historic-frost-centre--43235625https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=557Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:22:23 +0000OPSEU SEFPOIn 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.1095audiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-decades-long-crises-in-long-term-and-home-care--42435859https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=546Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:17:42 +0000OPSEU SEFPOIn the Episode Three of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, President Warren (Smokey) Thomas sits down with Lucy Morton, Region 2 Vice-President and Chair of OPSEU/SEFPO’s Community Health Care Professionals sector, and Joan Corradetti, Chair of OPSEU/SEFPO’s Long-term...1458audiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-young-worker-during-covid-19-part-two--42064194https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=539Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:13:21 +0000OPSEU SEFPOIn the Episode Two (Part Two) of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida sits down with two of the union’s young leaders, Joseanne Job and Denis Martinez. In this episode, they share advice and guidance for young...867audiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-young-worker-during-covid-19-part-one--42064196https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=513Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:17:42 +0000OPSEU SEFPOIn the Episode Two (Part One) of OPSEU/SEFPO Talk, First Vice-President/Treasurer Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida sits down with two of the union’s young leaders, Joseanne Job and Denis Martinez, to discuss how COVID-19 has affected young workers, the...1361audiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-keeps-smokey-and-eddy-up-at-night--42064197https://opseutalk.org/?post_type=episode&p=470Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:03:08 +0000OPSEU SEFPOOPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and First Vice-President Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida talk about COVID-19 and what keeps them up at night.935audiocleanfull