Equity Unit – OPSEU

Equity Unit

EQUITY UNIT

The Equity Unit provides advice, research and support in the following key areas:

For provincial and regional committees and caucuses on issues related to women, people with disabilities, workers of colour, Aboriginal workers, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, intersex, asexual, queer, questioning and two spirited (LGBTTIAQQ2S) workers, francophones and young workers.
In collaboration with OPSEU’s Equity Committees and Caucuses and the Member Education Unit, the Equity Unit also plans equity-themed conferences over the course of the calendar year.
To members in relation to member to member harassment and discrimination complaints.
To members and staff in relation to human rights and equity issues at the local level.

You can find out more about our work, how to get involved and related resources on our website.

Equity News

Strengthened resolve, unity, and solidarity for Indigenous Peoples in June

January 3, 2023

Remembering, Reconnecting, Recommitting Pride 2022

January 3, 2023

National Deafblind Awareness Month 2022

January 3, 2023

OPSEU/SEFPO Toronto Pride

January 3, 2023

Equity Events

‘Diversity is our strength’: OPSEU endorses Charter of Inclusive Workplaces and Communities

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Anti-Racism Information and Initiatives

Contact Us

Secretary

Jayme Giles
Secretary
Work: 416.443.8888 ext. 3398
Email: equity@opseu.org

Human Rights Officers

Nathalie Rondeau
Human Rights Officer (Bilingual)
Work: 416.443.8888 ext. 3397
Email: nrondeau@opseu.org

Hilda Namu
Human Rights Officer
Work: 416.443.8888 ext. 3395
Email: hnamu@opseu.org

Kishandra Lewis
Human Rights Officer
Work: 416.443.8888 ext. 3396
Email: klewis@opseu.org

Margaret Smoke
Human Rights Officer
Work: 416.443.8888 ext. 3391
Email: msmoke@opseu.org

Matthew Da Silva
Human Rights Officer
Work: 416.443.8888 ext. 3390
Email: mdasilva@opseu.org

Marjorie Nelson
Human Rights Officer
Work: 416.443.8888 ext. 3394
Email: mnelson@opseu.org

Equity Policies and Resources

Regional Equity Conferences

Visit the Member Education Regional Course Schedule for upcoming conferences.

Equity Committees and Caucuses

Indigenous Circle

Disability Rights Caucus

Provincial Francophone Committee

Provincial Human Rights Committee

Provincial Women's Committee

Provincial Women's Committee

Rainbow Alliance Arc-en-Ciel

The Coalition of Racialized Workers

Solidarity Funds

Social Mapping Task Force

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