OPSEU Local 527

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OPSEU Local 527

Representing members in the OPS, CMHA, and WSIAT.

Welcome to OPSEU/SEFPO Local 527 - a composite local proudly representing the dedicated members of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS). Centred in downtown Toronto, including workplaces at 400 and 505 University Avenue, 180 Dundas Street West, 10 Adelaide Street East, and the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre. Local 527 Executive Officers:

President: Thor Martin

Vice-President (OPS): Andrea Williams
Vice-President (WSIAT): Stacy Persad
Vice-President (CMHA): [Vacant]
Secretary: Sukhi Sidhu
Acting Treasurer: Ariel Noguera

01/27/2026

📣 General Membership Meeting
🗓️ Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom

Join us to discuss important updates, approve our 2026 budget, and elect delegates for Convention and the Regional Meeting.

📩 Check your personal email for your registration link.

💡 Interested in becoming a Steward or Information Steward?
You can express interest in advance or be nominated/self-nominate at the meeting!

Need help or accommodations? Didn't get your invite?
Contact us at: [email protected]

Your voice matters. Show up, speak up, and help shape the future of our Local and Union.

01/23/2026

Thanks to those who came to this morning’s rally to save hybrid work! Looks like we ended a little early as OPSEU OPS Unified team headed into the hearing. To be honest, I lost all sense of time as my hands and feet froze!

01/19/2026

Do you miss hybrid work?
You need to be here on Friday morning!

OPSEU OPS Unified has filed an application at the OLRB (Ontario Labour Relations Board) against the implementation of the 5-day RTO Directive during bargaining of our Collective Agreement: all new policies are required to be “frozen” while bargaining is ongoing. OPSEU’s case is being heard at 505 University on Friday morning! Let’s rally outside and show our solidarity for hybrid work! Be there and be loud!

Share this post! And if you can’t be here, why not suggest some sign slogans in the comments!

11/16/2025

Local 527 at the 2025 OPSEU/SEFPO Broader Public Sector Conference

Local 527 played a strong role at this year’s BPS Conference.

Vice-President Kim Farrell attended as the delegate for Sector 18 (Mental Health and Addictions), representing our members at the Canadian Mental Health Association – Ontario Division (CMHA–ON).

Our elected Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) delegate for Sector 20 (General – Casinos and Racetracks), Shivaun Hoad, was unfortunately unable to attend, so Local President Thor Martin stepped in as the alternate delegate on behalf of Local 527.

We’re pleased to share some major news:

🔹 Kim Farrell was elected Bargaining Coordinator for Sector 18, strengthening the voice of members across the sector. CMHA–ON is currently in the midst of bargaining, so her experience will benefit not only her own bargaining unit but also support stronger outcomes across Sector 18 as a whole.

🔹 Thor Martin was elected Vice-Chair of the inaugural Division Executive for Sector 20, helping shape the sector’s direction going forward. The creation of the DivEx has been years in the making and represents an exciting opportunity to better support the diverse collection of bargaining units within this division. Special credit goes to Sector Chair Nigel Edwards, President of Local 565 (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario), whose efforts have been instrumental in moving this work forward.

Congratulations to both Kim and Thor. Their leadership ensures Local 527 continues to be a strong and active presence across the broader public sector.

11/03/2025

On Thursday, October 30, acting Local Vice-President Kim Farrell was with representatives from ’s Mental Health and Addictions Sector at Queen's Park () to have breakfast and talk with MPPs from around the province. Local 527 deeply appreciates those who came to address the group - .el, , and ! Although Kim's MPP, , didn't reply to the email invitation sent, she'll be sure to follow up with his office to ensure that he hears about the importance of adequately funding community mental health and addictions services!

09/22/2025

📣 SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 📝

⏳ 5 Days Left!

Have you completed the Demand Set Survey yet?
Your voice will help shape the future of our OPS Collective Agreement — but time is running out.

🔹 Tell us what matters most.
🔹 Complete the survey here: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/346/s047
🔹 Have your OPSEU/SEFPO Membership number ready.

⏰ Deadline: Friday, September 26 — Don’t miss your chance to be heard!

08/14/2025

Today, OPSEU OPS members and their managers were blindsided by the announcement about the return to a 5 days per week in-office standard. This is bad news for a lot of reasons for so many of us. How do we stand up against it?

1. Fill out your OPS Bargaining Team demand set survey. Indicate that you prioritize remote work and want to see this protected.

2. Keep up to date with your OPS Unified Bargaining Team via and the Table Talk newsletters (https://opseu.org/sector/ontario-public-service-unified). Get engaged and stay involved!

3. Talk to your OPSEU colleagues, make sure they are registered to an OPSEU local, encourage them to fill out the survey and stay updated with OPS Unified and your OPSEU local.

4. Tell your MPP why remote work options make sense. Doug Ford says, “everyone needs to go back to work.” This is extremely insulting and incorrect: we have been hard at work this entire time!

06/17/2025

🏳️‍🌈 OPSEU/SEFPO at Pride Toronto 2025! 🏳️‍⚧️

Join OPSEU/SEFPO in celebrating Pride with a week of powerful events honouring 2SLGBTQIA+ resistance, solidarity, and joy! ✊🌈

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE:

🕯️ AIDS Candlelight Vigil
📍 Barbara Hall Park
📆 Tuesday, June 24 @ 9PM

⚧️ Trans Pride Rally & March
📍 31 Wellesley St E
📆 Friday, June 27
🕕 Meet 6PM | Rally 7PM | March 8PM

💪 D**e Pride
📍 31 Wellesley St E
📆 Saturday, June 28
🕛 Meet 12PM | Rally 1PM | March 2PM

🎉 Pride Parade
📍 31 Wellesley St E
📆 Sunday, June 29 @ 10AM

🔥 R5 Annual Pride BBQ
📍 After the Parade | 31 Wellesley St E
Good food, good people, and union pride!

📩 For more info or to register:
📧 [email protected]

Come show your union pride and march with us!
**eMarch

06/05/2025

Solidarity in Action! 🤝💪✊

Local 527 proudly stands with striking OCEU/CUPE Local 1750 members at the WSIB. We’re showing our ongoing support with a donation to their strike fund. Their members have been on strike for two weeks now, with the employer effectively locking them out while failing to return to the bargaining table in good faith.

The WSIB is currently funded at 118%. Instead of investing these surplus funds to improve services and better support injured workers, the Board is handing billions back to businesses – all while eliminating dozens of Canadian jobs to outsource the work to US-based Iron Mountain.

This fight is about putting injured workers and the services they rely on ahead of corporate interests. It’s about protecting good union jobs, safeguarding the integrity of public compensation services, and standing up to employers who continue to prioritise corporate profits over injured workers and frontline staff.

We stand in full solidarity with OCEU/CUPE 1750. ✊

📢 Send a letter to the WSIB Board of Directors demanding they agree to minimum staffing levels so injured workers get the help they need: https://cupe.ca/wsib

05/22/2025

Workers represented by OCEU/CUPE Local 1750, are now on strike due to WSIB management’s continued refusal to engage in meaningful negotiations.

Join their rally on Thursday, May 22 at noon in front of the WSIB offices at 200 Front St W.

Fair contracts aren’t optional—they are essential. OPSEU/SEFPO Local 527 stands with you in your fight.

Read OCEU President Harry Goslin's open letter to Ontario workers: https://oceu.ca/a-letter-to-ontario-workers/

Together, we’re stronger. Solidarity forever!

Address

505 University Ave 2nd Floor Fl 2ND
Toronto, ON
M5G 2P1

Website

https://www.opseulocal527.org/, https://linktr.ee/opseulocal527

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