Resources
Collective Agreements
Our Collective Agreement establishes the rights, benefits, and responsibilities of members of our local. It also lays out the rules that the employer must follow, and what members can do if the employer breaks the rules (The Grievance Process). It can be thought of as the “employment contract” for members of Local 374. All members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their respective collective agreement, and reach out to a Union Steward if they have any questions or concerns.
Memorandums of settlement (MOS) set out changes to the collective agreement achieved during bargaining. Together with the existing collective agreement, they constitute the new contract terms and should be read in conjunction. The MOS and collective agreements will be consolidated, and new unified documents will made available shortly.
By-Laws, Financial Reports, and OPSEU Resources
Bylaws are the constitution of your Local Union. They define your rights and responsibilities as a local member, they say how elections will be run, and they set the powers for your officers. Your local union bylaws can be amended, to make improvements
Our locals financial statements are also found below, along with other useful resources published by OPSEU. Members are encouraged to become familiar with both our locals By-Laws, and the OPSEU Constitution.
By Laws - Local 374
2024 Draft By Laws (Not yet in effect) - Local 374
OPSEU Constitution 2025
OPSEU Policy Manual 2025
OPSEU Procedure Manual 2025
Powertool
L374 Schedule A Dec 2021
L374 Schedule A Dec 2022
L374 Schedule A dec 2023
Closing balance as of june 2, 2024
$185,972.46
Why Should I Join OPSEU?
In Canada, workers have the right to join a union and choose a union to represent them when dealing with their employer.
Being an OPSEU member means you have the information, trained stewards and the programs needed to negotiate better working conditions.
Each member has the aid of an OPSEU representative who provides assistance with Collective Bargaining, Grievances, Health and Safety, Arbitrations and other work-related issues.
Each OPSEU local decides its priorities for bargaining, when to settle a new contract, and how to manage funds.
OPSEU’s strength comes from individual members working toward common goals such as improving wages and benefits, improving health and safety conditions, and making workplaces better.
What is a collective agreement?
A collective agreement is a written agreement that sets out the employment terms and conditions for unionized employees, as well as the rights, privileges and duties of the union, employer, and employees.
Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between a union and an employer.
Some of the steps that may be part of the negotiation process generally include:
– Notice to bargain
– Conciliation
– Mediation
– Interest arbitration