Full-Time Support Strike: Read the FAQ and Instructions Now

Emergency General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, September 9, *6:00 PM* (NEW TIME!)

Register now. We will discuss the upcoming labour action in both units and approve a Local Strike Pay amount.

Practice Picket & Solidarity BBQ - Wednesday, September 10

Join our colleagues from Local 240 at the Joyce Gallery (EA Wing) at Fennell Campus for lunch and an all-units practice picket!

• Lunch: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

• Practice picket: 12:15 pm sign up here!

Full-Time Strike Prep

OPSEU/SEFPO is preparing for a province-wide full-time support staff strike at 12:01 am on Thursday, September 11, 2025. 

1. Create your account on the OPSEU Member Portal. Add your dependents and direct deposit information. 

   • If the portal isn't working, try a different browser. If issues continue, call 1-833-266-2804.

   • Contact Susan Lau (president@opseu241.ca or on Teams) or Melissa Mellor (treasurer@opseu241.ca) for your member number.

2. Indicate your preferred picket location to the scheduling team.

3. Members requiring human rights accommodations (such as disability or family status): Fill out the accommodations form

4. Read the Strike FAQ for answers to common questions about picketing, schedules, benefits, dependents, and more. FAQ will be updated as more information becomes available.

Call for Picket Captains

Picket Captains are needed to provide on-the-line administrative support for our members. Training will be provided! Register now

• Support scheduling and organizing picket lines

• Track picket line attendance

• Ensure members are registered for direct deposits

• Interact with police and security when necessary

• Coordinate with Strike Committee for materials, resources, and supporting needs.

The Grapevine Revival

The historic 241 newsletter The Grapevine returns! Read it here or download the beautiful print edition.

Missing Emails from the Local?

If you aren't receiving emails from Local 241's all-member updates or your bargaining unit, please contact info@opseu241.ca. We'll check your member profile for issues.