Society of United Professionals
@thesocietysays.bsky.social
Founded 80 years ago by engineers who wanted better working conditions, the Society of United Professionals now represents more than 10,000 professionals in the energy and legal sectors.
The Society is Local 160 of the IFPTE.
The Society is Local 160 of the IFPTE.
Today, the ON gov't announced a major milestone: it has approved OPG's plan to refurbish four CANDU nuclear reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Society President Rebecca Caron spoke today at the government's press conference. Watch her remarks here:
www.youtube.com/live/oGtwwA2...
www.youtube.com/live/oGtwwA2...
Minister Lecce Holds a Press Conference | November 26
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November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today, the ON gov't announced a major milestone: it has approved OPG's plan to refurbish four CANDU nuclear reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Society President Rebecca Caron spoke today at the government's press conference. Watch her remarks here:
www.youtube.com/live/oGtwwA2...
www.youtube.com/live/oGtwwA2...
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📢 We’re six days away!
Join us on Nov 27 at 1pm ET for a webinar showcasing how workers and unions are leading the fight to end gender-based violence. #RiseUp #EndGBV
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Join us on Nov 27 at 1pm ET for a webinar showcasing how workers and unions are leading the fight to end gender-based violence. #RiseUp #EndGBV
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November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📢 We’re six days away!
Join us on Nov 27 at 1pm ET for a webinar showcasing how workers and unions are leading the fight to end gender-based violence. #RiseUp #EndGBV
Save your spot ⬇️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Nov 27 at 1pm ET for a webinar showcasing how workers and unions are leading the fight to end gender-based violence. #RiseUp #EndGBV
Save your spot ⬇️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Another @oflabour.bsky.social Convention has come to an end. It's been an incredible week as we joined with our labour movement siblings to set a course for our provincial federation. Our delegation was out in full force to advocate for our members and build bridges with our union partners.
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Another @oflabour.bsky.social Convention has come to an end. It's been an incredible week as we joined with our labour movement siblings to set a course for our provincial federation. Our delegation was out in full force to advocate for our members and build bridges with our union partners.
Congratulations to Pride and Solidarity Chair and LAO member Morgan Koch, who was awarded the @oflabour.bsky.social's Solidarity and Pride Champion Award. Morgan has been a fierce advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, equity, inclusivity, and respect. Congratulations Morgan! We're so proud of you!
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Congratulations to Pride and Solidarity Chair and LAO member Morgan Koch, who was awarded the @oflabour.bsky.social's Solidarity and Pride Champion Award. Morgan has been a fierce advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, equity, inclusivity, and respect. Congratulations Morgan! We're so proud of you!
Danielle Smith and the UCP in Alberta are attacking the rights of teachers through using the notwithstanding clause to order them back to work. Teachers are standing up for fairness & better learning conditions. Show your support by signing the petition. workerstogether.ca/alberta-work...
Stand with workers across Alberta - Workers Together
Thousands of teachers across Alberta stood up for a fair deal and better learning conditions for kids. Instead of negotiating, Danielle Smith’s government ordered them back to work—and then went even ...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Danielle Smith and the UCP in Alberta are attacking the rights of teachers through using the notwithstanding clause to order them back to work. Teachers are standing up for fairness & better learning conditions. Show your support by signing the petition. workerstogether.ca/alberta-work...
The Society of United Professionals is a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society. From one Society to another, thank you for joining us today to celebrate the success of our Charity Golf Tournament fundraiser. And thank you to all our sponsors and supporters who made this donation possible.
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Society of United Professionals is a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society. From one Society to another, thank you for joining us today to celebrate the success of our Charity Golf Tournament fundraiser. And thank you to all our sponsors and supporters who made this donation possible.
Last week, we participated in a consultation with the federal Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council, alongside nuclear sector union reps at Darlington Energy Complex. The Society proudly took a leadership role in organizing the consultation, in collaboration with the Council's Secretariat and OPG.
October 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Last week, we participated in a consultation with the federal Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council, alongside nuclear sector union reps at Darlington Energy Complex. The Society proudly took a leadership role in organizing the consultation, in collaboration with the Council's Secretariat and OPG.
Our members in the legal sector know from their professional experience that despite the rhetoric espoused by many public officials, Ontario's bail system is not a revolving door for violent offenders. Read our statement on bail reform: www.thesociety.ca/bail_reform_... #onpoli #cdnpoli
Bail reform must uphold rights, not erode them: Letter to Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey
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October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our members in the legal sector know from their professional experience that despite the rhetoric espoused by many public officials, Ontario's bail system is not a revolving door for violent offenders. Read our statement on bail reform: www.thesociety.ca/bail_reform_... #onpoli #cdnpoli
On Oct. 17, we attended the @naygn.bsky.social
Regional Conference in TO. It was a great opportunity to connect with emerging talent in nuclear and strengthen our ties within the sector. We were proud to sponsor travel bursaries for two out-of-province students to attend the conference.
Regional Conference in TO. It was a great opportunity to connect with emerging talent in nuclear and strengthen our ties within the sector. We were proud to sponsor travel bursaries for two out-of-province students to attend the conference.
October 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On Oct. 17, we attended the @naygn.bsky.social
Regional Conference in TO. It was a great opportunity to connect with emerging talent in nuclear and strengthen our ties within the sector. We were proud to sponsor travel bursaries for two out-of-province students to attend the conference.
Regional Conference in TO. It was a great opportunity to connect with emerging talent in nuclear and strengthen our ties within the sector. We were proud to sponsor travel bursaries for two out-of-province students to attend the conference.
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Nurses and health-care professionals from the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT), who provide care and services to approximately 95,000 people, are on strike today following the failure of their employer to negotiate a first collective agreement.
More: https://ona.org/news/20251020-nyfht-strike/
More: https://ona.org/news/20251020-nyfht-strike/
October 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Nurses and health-care professionals from the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT), who provide care and services to approximately 95,000 people, are on strike today following the failure of their employer to negotiate a first collective agreement.
More: https://ona.org/news/20251020-nyfht-strike/
More: https://ona.org/news/20251020-nyfht-strike/
It was great to attend the launch of the new Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope - a learning hub to explore the benefits of OPG's proposed nuclear generation project in Wesleyville. The hub provides a great opportunity for education and engagement with community stakeholders.
October 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It was great to attend the launch of the new Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope - a learning hub to explore the benefits of OPG's proposed nuclear generation project in Wesleyville. The hub provides a great opportunity for education and engagement with community stakeholders.
More than 10,000 full-time college support staff have been on strike since Sept. 11. They're fighting for job security & for students who deserve quality support. When union members stand together, we win. Join a line in support of striking
@opseusefpo.bsky.social workers!
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@opseusefpo.bsky.social workers!
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OPSEU Picket Finder – Where OPSEU members are taking a stand for our communities
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October 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
More than 10,000 full-time college support staff have been on strike since Sept. 11. They're fighting for job security & for students who deserve quality support. When union members stand together, we win. Join a line in support of striking
@opseusefpo.bsky.social workers!
opseupicketfinder.org
@opseusefpo.bsky.social workers!
opseupicketfinder.org
Don't miss the roundtable discussion "Gender Equity and Labour in 2025: Where do we go from here?" hosted by
the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, featuring our very own LVP for Legal Aid Ontario Dana Fisher. To register, visit: actionnetwork.org/events/gende...
the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, featuring our very own LVP for Legal Aid Ontario Dana Fisher. To register, visit: actionnetwork.org/events/gende...
Gender Equity and Labour in 2025: Where do we go from here?
Gender Equity and Labour in 2025: Where do we go from here?, hosted by the Toronto & York Region Labour Council's Women's Committee continues the long-standing tradition of Sisters of the Roundtab...
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October 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Don't miss the roundtable discussion "Gender Equity and Labour in 2025: Where do we go from here?" hosted by
the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, featuring our very own LVP for Legal Aid Ontario Dana Fisher. To register, visit: actionnetwork.org/events/gende...
the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, featuring our very own LVP for Legal Aid Ontario Dana Fisher. To register, visit: actionnetwork.org/events/gende...
On Sept. 30, we commemorate #OrangeShirtDay. On this day, we recognize the horrific legacy of Indian residential schools and we honour the Indigenous survivors & victims of this system. We've put together a video message from Society Executive VP Ralph Chatoor.
youtu.be/qvofJkJ7fFA
youtu.be/qvofJkJ7fFA
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
On Sept. 30, we commemorate #OrangeShirtDay. On this day, we recognize the horrific legacy of Indian residential schools and we honour the Indigenous survivors & victims of this system. We've put together a video message from Society Executive VP Ralph Chatoor.
youtu.be/qvofJkJ7fFA
youtu.be/qvofJkJ7fFA
We had a great time talking to members at this year's OPG Community Power Expo. Thanks to all the members who visited our tables. And congratulations to the winners of the Society quiz contest: Sana, Cassandra, Annabelle, Andrew, Jillian, and Norris.
September 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We had a great time talking to members at this year's OPG Community Power Expo. Thanks to all the members who visited our tables. And congratulations to the winners of the Society quiz contest: Sana, Cassandra, Annabelle, Andrew, Jillian, and Norris.
The ONDP has recognized the importance of clean energy, unionized labour, and support for Canadian supply chains in meeting Ontario's electricity needs with the adoption of a pro-nuclear policy resolution at its convention. Read our full press release here: www.thesociety.ca/society_welc...
Society welcomes Ontario NDP passage of pro-nuclear resolution
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September 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The ONDP has recognized the importance of clean energy, unionized labour, and support for Canadian supply chains in meeting Ontario's electricity needs with the adoption of a pro-nuclear policy resolution at its convention. Read our full press release here: www.thesociety.ca/society_welc...
The Bruce Power Local was proud to donate this month to the Port Elgin Food Bank. A lot of families are struggling to make ends meet. Consider making a donation to your local food bank if you are able. Let's lift each other up. Find your local food bank: foodbankscanada.ca/find-a-food-...
September 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Bruce Power Local was proud to donate this month to the Port Elgin Food Bank. A lot of families are struggling to make ends meet. Consider making a donation to your local food bank if you are able. Let's lift each other up. Find your local food bank: foodbankscanada.ca/find-a-food-...
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They'll see us. They'll hear us: Remote work WORKS.
See you Thursday! Let us know you're coming at amapceo.ca/ALLOUT
They'll see us. They'll hear us: Remote work WORKS.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Queen's Park. Durham. Guelph. Kingston. Peterborough. St. Catharines. Sudbury.
They'll see us. They'll hear us: Remote work WORKS.
See you Thursday! Let us know you're coming at amapceo.ca/ALLOUT
They'll see us. They'll hear us: Remote work WORKS.
See you Thursday! Let us know you're coming at amapceo.ca/ALLOUT
Engage in meaningful dialogue around reconciliation and Indigenous rights during this webinar hosted by
the Moose Hide Campaign. Featuring Elder Barb Ward-Burkitt and Raven Lacerte. Sept. 22 at 1pm.
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the Moose Hide Campaign. Featuring Elder Barb Ward-Burkitt and Raven Lacerte. Sept. 22 at 1pm.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Engage in meaningful dialogue around reconciliation and Indigenous rights during this webinar hosted by
the Moose Hide Campaign. Featuring Elder Barb Ward-Burkitt and Raven Lacerte. Sept. 22 at 1pm.
moosehide.swoogo.com/reconciliati...
the Moose Hide Campaign. Featuring Elder Barb Ward-Burkitt and Raven Lacerte. Sept. 22 at 1pm.
moosehide.swoogo.com/reconciliati...
Some great shots from Labour Day in Hamilton, Toronto, and Port Elgin. We love to see our members out in full force celebrating the many gains our union movement have won. Thanks to everyone who made it out and helped organize Society contingents. #unionproud
September 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Some great shots from Labour Day in Hamilton, Toronto, and Port Elgin. We love to see our members out in full force celebrating the many gains our union movement have won. Thanks to everyone who made it out and helped organize Society contingents. #unionproud
Happy #LabourDay to all the workers across Canada who power our economy and make our society run! It was an honour to march side by side today with thousands of workers in celebration of our united labour movement. Together, we've achieved so much to be proud of.
September 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Happy #LabourDay to all the workers across Canada who power our economy and make our society run! It was an honour to march side by side today with thousands of workers in celebration of our united labour movement. Together, we've achieved so much to be proud of.
We had the privilege of participating in a fascinating roundtable, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Canada, on global non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament, and cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Our nations have much to learn from each other.
August 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We had the privilege of participating in a fascinating roundtable, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Canada, on global non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament, and cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Our nations have much to learn from each other.
On Aug. 25, MPPs from the Ontario NDP toured the
Nuclear Waste Management Organization's Demonstration and Discovery Centre. Those on the tour learned about the incredible work that Society members do to ensure that nuclear waste is managed safely. Thanks for joining us!
Nuclear Waste Management Organization's Demonstration and Discovery Centre. Those on the tour learned about the incredible work that Society members do to ensure that nuclear waste is managed safely. Thanks for joining us!
August 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On Aug. 25, MPPs from the Ontario NDP toured the
Nuclear Waste Management Organization's Demonstration and Discovery Centre. Those on the tour learned about the incredible work that Society members do to ensure that nuclear waste is managed safely. Thanks for joining us!
Nuclear Waste Management Organization's Demonstration and Discovery Centre. Those on the tour learned about the incredible work that Society members do to ensure that nuclear waste is managed safely. Thanks for joining us!
Yesterday, I was very proud to participate in the announcement of a $35m federal government investment to support the installation of a second medical isotope production system (IPS) at Bruce Power’s CANDU Unit 6 reactor. Medical isotopes save lives! - Society President Rebecca Caron
August 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Yesterday, I was very proud to participate in the announcement of a $35m federal government investment to support the installation of a second medical isotope production system (IPS) at Bruce Power’s CANDU Unit 6 reactor. Medical isotopes save lives! - Society President Rebecca Caron
Congratulations to AC flight attendants who have won a new collective agreement. They courageously defined the unconstitutional Section 107 order to return to work and successfully pressured Air Canada back to the negotiating table. This is what happens when workers come together in #solidarity!
August 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Congratulations to AC flight attendants who have won a new collective agreement. They courageously defined the unconstitutional Section 107 order to return to work and successfully pressured Air Canada back to the negotiating table. This is what happens when workers come together in #solidarity!