OPSEU Local 415
Room C215b, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue K2G 1V8 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Many of you will have seen and heard CBC's recent detailed and uncomfortable coverage of the racism, sexism, and misogyny taking place in OPSEU. It’s absolutely outrageous! Unions are not exempt from treating members with dignity and respect. OPSEU must be held accountable. Please read this straightforward call on OPSEU to do right by Annette Bouzi. Sign this petition and share it widely to all who advocate for social justice.

The story continues. Systemic racism is unacceptable. Change is needed. Thank you to our Local 415 President Annette Bouzi for your courage in bringing this story into the light.

Many of you have already heard the story. Many of you know the transition to president of the Local was not supported or made smooth by the outgoing leadership. Here is an in-depth interview of Annette Bouzi by CBC reporter Julie Ireton of the ongoing challenges and struggles she has faced based in anti-Black racism, sexism, and harassment.

Take time today to remember. Remember those workers who have died or been injured on the job. Today is the National Day of Mourning. You can still register for the virtual ceremony today at 12:30.

The Bargaining Team has shared updates from the Final Demand Setting Meeting (April 9-10). Please follow the link to read about the priorities and commitment established. English bulletin: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AnBNqBkm8Ndcio1OZlpo2FLYJc540Q?e=6t41su French bulletin: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AnBNqBkm8Ndcio1P4nvmviL5-1OysQ?e=j1MYRa

Have you checked out the latest issue of Local Lines? Get your fix, now that marks are in and you have time to catch up on reading! Local Lines December 2020 http://bit.ly/2KI8TPM is another excellent issue.

The Emergency Remote Learning Experience has been hard on all of us! https://ontariocollegeprof.wordpress.com//ontariocollegep/

Please share this with Partial-Load members - we are eager to have all membership voices represented.

Congratulations to the newly elected Bargaining Team. Fabulous to see so many candidates stepping forward to represent us at the table! Ask your Local delegates for all the details :-) #DemocracyInAction

So many parallels in colleges!

Local 415 stands in support and #solidarity with Personnel de soutien UOttawa - Support Staff UOttawa. Time to deal fairly, uOttawa! https://globalnews.ca//university-ottawa-support-staff-st/

Partial-Load Members: The deadline to ensure that your name appears in the Partial-Load Registry is October 30th! Martin Lee provides more information about both the registry and the Partial-Load Hardship Fund in the latest issue of Local Lines: https://drive.google.com//18RRVLGs3U3rE35DfiiLZ_j9Ga/view The Partial-Load Registry can be found here: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/pl-form/

A refresher on how to read your SWF factors... or contact a steward or the Local office

We are at that time of year: SWFs are being distributed. If you have questions or want a steward to join you at your meeting, reach out to the Local!

New Local Lines Editor, Jordan Berard, questions the clarity of the college's pandemic-related communications in the October issue of Local Lines: https://drive.google.com//18RRVLGs3U3rE35DfiiLZ_j9GaO/view

Time to do more than just "talk" about equity...

Alfred Carreon from The Algonquin Times recently had a conversation with Martin Lee and Annette Bouzi to discuss the #scholarstrike. #antioppression #blacklivesmatter

Online Teaching, Underway.

Great recognition! Way to go Danielle!

New to Local 415? Have you been to our website? Lots of information for members including communications notes. https://locallines.org/

#ScholarStrikeCanada Sept. 9-10 https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//scholar-strike-canada_ca_5f

Happening today and tomorrow, the Scholar Strike, is an important statement of solidarity about and supporting those fighting for racial justice everywhere! We approached management and they too support scholars and activists organizing and participating in the #ScholarStrikeCanada on Sept 9th and 10th - https://t.co/U8KAjmcYAY

Follow the link to view the the world premiere of "In Search of Professor Precarious" this weekend. The 2017 strike is featured in the film as are JP Hornick, chair of the bargaining team, and Pam Johnson, contract faculty, and alternate to the bargaining team. Pam was also the driving force behind the Contract Faculty Forward initiative. People can view the film for free within a 48-hour window starting at 5:30 pm today. There will be an interactive panel on Sunday at 5:30. ...Pam will be part of the panel. Here is the link to the film's website: http://professorprecarious.com/

Welcome to F'20, members of Local 415. In case you haven't checked your email, see the latest message from your officers here: https://locallines.org/2020/08/25/august-update/