The Young Workers Committee for CEIU Ontario will host a coffee hour event on Thursday June 26th from 6:30 to 8pm. We want to make the focus on you the members and doing the best we can for you. If there's any questions or topics you'd like us to cover please let us know through the email below.

• Socialize!
• Tell the union what we can do for you! 
• Learn about your union and our committee!
• Get involved!

Zoom link: https://ceiu-seic-ca.zoom.us/j/89026270911

The CEIU National Vice-Presidents, Julie Nanquil and Lisa Prescott, along with Alternate NVP Lyle Gall, Indigenous Representative Corrina Gavan, and the entire CEIU Ontario Regional Council, stand in full support and solidarity with the statement released by PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President Craig Reynolds in firm opposition to Bill 5.

We echo his concerns and strongly oppose this legislation, which threatens Indigenous rights, environmental protections, and democratic processes across Ontario.

We encourage all members and allies to take a moment to write to your local MPP and to Premier Doug Ford to express your opposition to Bill 5 and to call for legislation that respects Indigenous sovereignty, treaty obligations, and environmental stewardship.

In Solidarity,

Julie Nanquil and Lisa Prescott, 

National Vice-Presidents, Ontario Region

During the month of May in Canada, we observe Asian Heritage Month. For 40 years now, it has been a time to reflect on and recognize the past and ongoing impact and engagement of people of Asian origin.  

First let’s talk about geography: Asia is the largest Continent on earth, but what we know of its history relies on what has been documented largely by cultures from beyond the continent.  

So today, I thought I would talk about Asia from the perspective of someone who is from that continent: myself, Bernadette D’Souza, one of two HRRR Representatives. 

CEIU Ontario is pleased to announce the recipients of the Roy Page Scholarship for 2024. We received five submissions from across Ontario and are awarding two outstanding applicants with $1,500 each in recognition of their impactful essays.

Last week as I lay on the couch, having come down with an illness, I switched on the TV to watch something to help pass the time while I recovered. I ended up watching a TV Series called “The Porter”. It was so engaging that even though I felt weak and tired, I ended up watching the whole series  in one go. I bet some of you have seen it as well, but it helped inspire in me some new thoughts on how to mobilize and re-invigorate our labour movement. I saw examples in that show of true, rank-and-file engagement and mobilization in the face of seemingly impossible odds… and I went on to research more about the show. Here’s some of what I found:

On behalf of CEIU Ontario Regional Council, the Human Rights and Race Relations (HRRR) Representatives Bernadette D’Souza and Camar (Cece) Cameron, would like to extend our warmest well-wishes to all our members and their families who are observing the Lunar New Year. Many cultures around the world are celebrating within their communities.

Happy Women’s History Month

As we celebrate Women’s History Month this October, the Ontario Regional Women’s Committee would like to extend our warmest wishes to you all. This is a time to reflect, honor, and celebrate the immense contributions of women—past and present—who have paved the way and continue to push boundaries in the fight for equality and justice.

Please see information regarding regional standing committee vacancies with positions set to begin their terms on January 1, 2025.

Boozhoo, Kwe Kwe, Tanisi, Shé:kon, Aniin, Bonjour, Hello, 

On September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we come together to honor the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities who continue to feel the impact of these tragic chapters in Canada’s history. This day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to remember, reflect, and take meaningful action toward reconciliation. 

August 1st is Emancipation Day in Canada. August 1st, 1834 marked the end of slavery across the British Empire – stressing that only those under the age of six were free. Enslaved people older than six years of age were re-designated as “apprentices” and required to work 40 hours per week without pay, as part of compensation to the enslavers. Full emancipation was not achieved until midnight on July 31, 1838.  

Welcome to the CEIU Ontario 2024 Presidents’ Conference and Training page.

This year's conference will be taking place in Windsor, Ontario at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Windsor from September 9th to 13th, 2024.

Deadline for All Registration:                     REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Deadline for Receipt of Resolutions:       RESOLUTION SUBMISSION WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED

Link to 2023 President's Conference Page 

There will be an Ontario region IRB/IRCC Conference held from Friday, July 5, 2024 to Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Collingwood, Ontario. Travel if required, will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

As it has been a few years since this region has held an IRB/IRCC Conference, you can expect for much discussion on issues faced by members in both departments, important and valuable training as well as time for resolution writing and debating.

Registration is due on Wednesday, May 29^th, 2024. Please complete registration via the link below. Registrants will receive confirmation of delegate status the week of June 3^rd, 2024.

https://forms.office.com/r/7B4T99dB9t

On behalf of the CEIU Ontario Regional Women’s Committee, we are pleased to present two CEIU CLC Women’s Summer School Scholarships for our members to attend the CLC Women’s Summer School, July 7th - 12th, 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario.

For full details and entry form, please click here.

Please note that the deadline for submissions is May 31st, 2024.
The successful recipients will be notified no later than June 3rd, 2024.

Posted on behalf of Local 638

We're holding a general membership meeting to elect two Vice-Presidents. 

If you think this is something you would be interested in, please join us on May 23 at 7:30pm via zoom for elections. 

We'll also be giving away prizes to those in attendance!

The month of May marks the annual observance of Asian Heritage Month. In Canada, Asian Heritage month has been observed since 2001, when then-Senator Vivienne Poy brought the motion forward. At the time, Dr. Poy was the first person of Asian heritage to sit in the upper house of Canadian parliament, after having been appointed by former Prime Minister Jean Chretien in 1998.