Newsletter Summer 2026
Newsletter Summer 2026
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Hello Members,
Hope you’re enjoying some vacation time during the summer months and getting some R&R. It’s been a little while since we last sent out a newsletter and shared information on activities in the local office.
Community Bulletin Board
Community Bulletin Board
Member Initiatives & Information Sharing
Member Initiatives & Information Sharing
This new section is dedicated to highlighting information, ideas, and initiatives shared by our members. It provides a space for members to showcase projects, community involvement, workplace successes, educational opportunities, and other initiatives of interest to the Local.
Content featured here reflects contributions from members and does not necessarily represent the views, positions, or decisions of the Local Executive or OPSEU/SEFPO. By sharing member-led initiatives, we aim to encourage engagement, collaboration, and information exchange across our Local.
Please notify Kella and Karen of initiatives or news that would be of interest to the members.
July 1, 2025 Salary increases and lump sum payment
July 1, 2025 Salary increases and lump sum payment
As a result of these negotiations, a wage increase of 3% effective July 1, 2025 is being applied to eligible OPSEU Unit 1 employees.
Eligible employees will receive the applicable retroactive pay on or before the July 3, 2026 pay. Eligible employees will also receive the increase that is effective July 1, 2026 on the July 17, 2026 pay.
Coffee & Conversations
Coffee & Conversations
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, August 5th
Thursday, August 20th
Thursday, September 17th
Tuesday, September 22nd
Wednesday, October 7th
Tuesday, October 13th
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Union Office - POD 247-A
OPSEU/SEFPO Dues Levy (0.2%) Effective September 1, 2026
OPSEU/SEFPO Dues Levy (0.2%) Effective September 1, 2026
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Executive Board voted to implement a temporary dues levy (0.2%), pursuant to the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitution. As such, effective September 1, 2026, the dues rate will temporarily increase to 1.575% (from the current 1.375%). All money raised through the levy will be directed exclusively to the Strike Fund.
Election Results – OPSEU Local 596
(Posted April 24, 2026)Election Results – OPSEU Local 596
We are pleased to announce the results of the recent local elections:
President: Kella Loschiavo (re-elected)
Vice President: Karen Wong
Treasurer: Grace He (re-elected)
Recording Secretary: Victoria Figueroa Maturana
Trustees: Michelle Fletcher and Vira Kozlowsky
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