OPSEU president to tour St. Lawrence College to promote union rights for part-timers

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Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

Apr 06, 2016, 16:28 ET

KINGSTON, ON, April 6, 2016 /CNW/ - The president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union will tour the main campus of St. Lawrence College on Thursday to continue his union's drive to organize part-time support staff at college campuses across Ontario.

Warren (Smokey) Thomas will hold a media availability at the start of the tour.


Date:

Thursday, April 7, 2016


Time:

10:30 a.m.


Place:

Steps outside of the main entrance,
St. Lawrence College, 100 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston


"In the past we've had problems with St. Lawrence College telling our organizers to get off the campus," Thomas said. "But based on my latest correspondence with President Glenn Vollebregt, I'm content that the college won't be interfering with this visit.

"I'm looking forward to speaking to many St. Lawrence College staff, full-time and part-time." 

SOURCE Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

Warren (Smokey) Thomas, 613-329-1931

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Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is one of the most progressive and powerful unions in Ontario. It represents 165,000 frontline workers who provide a vast array of public services in communities across the province. They work in provincial government...

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