OPSEU Local 128

10/04/2026

🏃‍♂️ Supporting Boots on the Ground 🥾

Today, members of OPSEU Local 128 from Sarnia Jail came out to participate in the 3rd Annual Run for the Front Line 5K/10K at Canatara Park.

The event brings together first responders and frontline workers from across our community to recognize those who spend their careers supporting and helping others.

We’re especially proud to support this event because the proceeds have gone to Boots on the Ground each year, helping provide peer support to Ontario’s correctional workers and supporting the mental health of those who work behind the walls.

It was great to have three members from Sarnia Jail out representing Corrections alongside so many other frontline professionals. And of course, Ollie was there to represent too! 🐾

A big thank you to the organizers, volunteers and everyone who came out to support such an important cause.

07/27/2026

Big thanks once again to our Institutional Crisis Intervention Team (ICIT) for joining the Touch-a-Truck event at Paradise Valley Campground this weekend.

The team brought out one of the jail vans along with a display of the specialized equipment they use in their work, giving campers and visitors an opportunity to ask questions, learn about corrections, and get a closer look at a side of public safety that many people don’t often see.

Throughout the day, there was plenty of interest in the ICIT display, with visitors stopping by to learn more about the team’s role, equipment, and training. The members did an outstanding job engaging with the community and answering questions from people of all ages.

Events like this are a great opportunity to build understanding and showcase the professionalism, training, and dedication of correctional staff.

Thank you to the Sarnia Jail ICIT team who took the time to come out and represent corrections so well. Your efforts helped make the event a success and were greatly appreciated by the campground community and everyone who attended.

06/24/2026

A few puppy cuddles and plenty of smiles went a long way today as Boots on the Ground volunteers, therapy dog Hudson, and handler Christina visited Lambton EMS, bringing some stress relief and support to our paramedic partners.

Had alllllll the puppy cuddles and nose boops 🐶. I got to take off my therapist hat and put on my volunteer hat with this morning. We had therapy dog Hudson and his person Christina, along with fellow volunteer Joel attend Lambton EMS to bring some smiles. Needless to say many smiles were had.

Boots on the Ground can offer this to your service or association, so if this is something you need/want/would like, reach out and I’ll connect you with who can set that up. If you’re unsure of what is you can give them a follow, they are doing great things in the first responder community. I am grateful to have been a part of this volunteer led organization for the past 5 years.

Special thanks to Hudson and Christina for coming all the way from London to hang with us. It was such a fun morning 🩵

06/03/2026

This report validates years of concerns raised by our union, correctional workers, and their families.

Those with the power to make a difference must stop looking the other way and start taking action. The need for change is clear.

Read the report focusing on the deaths by su***de in Ontario of individuals who were working in federal or provincial Correctional Services.

05/04/2026

During Correctional Services Staff Recognition Week (May 4–10), we join in recognizing the dedication, professionalism, and resilience of correctional workers across our province.

This is work that demands strength, accountability, and a deep commitment to public safety—often in challenging and high-pressure environments.

As we recognize staff this week, we also take time to reflect.

On Thursday, correctional staff from across Ontario will gather at Queen’s Park for the Ceremony of Remembrance to honour those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We encourage all members to take a moment this week to support one another and acknowledge the important work being done every day.

Correctional Services Staff Recognition Week (May 4–10)
This week, we recognize the correctional workers who show up every day in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable.
Your work requires strength, resilience, and professionalism—often without the recognition it deserves. You maintain safety, support rehabilitation, and carry the weight of a system that demands more than it gives back.
We see you. We stand with you. And we thank you.
Take a moment this week to acknowledge a colleague, check in on one another, and remember—you’re not alone in this work.