Warren Smokey Thomas

• Former OPSEU pres countersues union, leadership, alleges case politically motivated

  In a countersuit and statement of defence, Thomas says all of his transactions were appropriate and consistent with his obligations to the union.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
  
• OPSEU files lawsuit alleging financial improprieties against 3 former execs

  The union is seeking nearly $6 million it alleges was unlawfully transferred to the three, as well as millions more in damages.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2023
  
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• Ontario solicitor general’s EMDC visit left OPSEU head disappointed

  Thomas says Solicitor General Sylvia Jones met with EMDC management and spoke with two members of OPSEU. He'd like her to return to tour the jail with OPSEU leadership.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2021
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• Solicitor General plans visit to EMDC after union calls for help in protecting jail staff

  OPSEU's letter to the solicitor general came days after thousands rallied outside the jail, including hundreds of bikers, after the latest inmate death.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
• Inspectors wouldn’t go into long-term care homes fearing for their safety, Doug Ford says

  The Ontario premier, who has been facing fierce criticism over the handling of COVID-19 outbreaks in seniors homes, said some inspections were done by phone.

  Health

  May 29, 2020
• Worker at Toronto jail in hospital being tested for COVID-19, union says

  The union representing Ontario's correctional workers says an employee at a Toronto jail is being tested for COVID-19.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2020
• OPSEU head Warren ‘Smokey’ Thomas says province needs to take lead on addressing homelessness

  OPSEU president Warren "Smokey" Thomas says the province is partly to blame for the extent of homelessness in Ontario, and it needs to take major action to address it.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2019
• Warren ‘Smokey’ Thomas to discuss social issues during London visit

  The union leader will talk with the chair of the London Homeless Coalition.

  Politics

  Mar 6, 2019
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• Labour disruption at Toronto jail after eight injured in alleged assault: union

  OPSEU President Warren "Smokey" Thomas says the alleged assault took place on Saturday at the Toronto South Detention Centre.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2019
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• Contracting out Ontario’s pot warehouse should be secret, LCBO argued

  LCBO officials opposed an open bidding process for Ontario's pot warehouse because they didn't want it widely known the facility was being contracted out, an internal document shows.

  Cannabis

  Jan 7, 2019