Get Involved with your Local Subcommittees

Every year, the Local organizes events and meetings that require contribution from planning to execution. The AGMM being the largest. If you have an interest for helping out, please contact your Local.

Do you have a keen interest for PR, Social Media, or Marketing? Your local could benefit from your support and skills. Reach out to your local to learn how you can help out.

This committee is dedicated to building capacity at our Local by organizing engaging activities for Support Staff for example lunch & learn and educational sessions.

The LEC is comprised of; the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief Steward and Shop Stewards. A Steward's role includes:

• Communicate union information to members, including LEC decisions affecting members

• Listen for and identify members’ diverse issues and carry these to the LEC/Unit Committee for decision 
• Bring together diverse members to build solidarity and seek support for workplace actions authorized by LEC/Unit.

• Attend LEC/Unit Committee meetings to participate in decision-making 
• Do basic preparation and investigation on grievances arising from members
• Represent members in step 1 and other meetings with management.

Support Staff represent the Local Union at various Committees within the College. These include: College Council | Board of Governors | Diversity Committee | Joint Health & Safety Committee. Interested? contact your Local for information.

Local 563 contributes to causes that matter to all employees from Humber. Some of these include:  Pride Month, Humber’s Annual Staff and Children’s Christmas Party, and other events that take place at the college. 

OPSEU is actively involved in campaigns and event driven by the members. Volunteer and make a difference at your workplace of within your community.