OPSEU Local 503 is a composite of over 600 members across the Ontario Public Service (OPS-Unified), the Broader Public Service (BPS) and Skilled Trades Ontario (STO).  Our members live, work and organize in Toronto and across the Greater Toronto Region, in addition to members whose positions are based in Toronto but who work in field offices throughout the province.

As a member you are supported by over 130,000 fellow workers and are able to collaborate and work with volunteer stewards, full-time staff reps, and legal teams to find solutions and build a stronger province!

Are you in a workplace that doesn't have a unit or shop steward? Then that person could be you! Please consider joining the Local Executive Committee (LEC) by sending us a note here.

The future of our workplace. 

A strong public sector saves money, keeps services affordable and accessible and builds things to last! You deserve a healthy, safe and respectful workplace that meets your needs and allows you to do your best work.

What are the major issues you are facing in your workplace, or your community? How can we imagine beyond the basics and use this as an opportunity to help our communities thrive?

Open bargaining. 

At its core, our union is about democracy in action - and as we move forward to a stronger contract, we must reflect the voices of all members. By participating in the process, you and other members can see your demands come to the table and not feel like bargaining is something that happens without you.

In Solidarity,

Laura Thompson, President
Matthew Higginson, Vice President, Ontario Public Service
Joe Bognar, Vice President, Broader Public Service
Rotten Sparks, Secretary
Laura Davis, Treasurer
Bibi Baksh, Chief Steward
Jude Cohen, Steward-OPS
Joyce "Ester" Coward, Steward-OPS
Rhea Harripaul, Steward-STO, and Communications Officer
Mava Pitterson, Steward-OPS

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