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Services Provided by the Local
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About 10% of the members' OPSEU dues are rebated to the Local. With an
annual budget of approximately $13,000 per year, Local 270 provides services
such as the following:
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Holds Executive, Stewards, and Membership meetings.
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Represents Grievors at the 1st and 2nd stages.
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Produces an award-winning quarterly newsletter entitled "Info 270 Express".
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Participates in joint union-management committees to resolve workplace
issues (e.g. local Employer-Employee Relations Committee, Health and Safety
Committee).
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Attends OPSEU conferences, such as the Annual Convention, Regional, Divisional,
and the Editors' Weekend.
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Supports members during strikes.
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Supports the broader labour community (e.g. The Local is a member of the
St. Catharines Labour Council).
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