The Convention began this afternoon in the new facility - Metro Convention Centre. Unlike the Sheraton, there seemed to be enough space for the delegates, alternates and observers. Plenty of eateries close-by and street meats for those who enjoy that. Not all the delegates are there yet, so we will have to see how crowded it gets.
Andrea Horvath was there arm-in-arm with Smokey Thomas. Both of them took a good and deserved strip off McGuinty and his government, putting to bed the chatter that Thomas is a closet Liberal.
Thomas outlined in detail what happened during the summer and fall when the McGuinty Government held meetings with union and management representatives.
The financial statements were presented and accepted by the delegates. The independent auditor answered several questions and pointed out that while there is a deficit in the general fund, the union has a positive balance over $20 million. That's because growth in the strike fund has significantly exceeded deficits in the general operating funds. Despite the positive balance of total assets, OPSEU is going to have to come to grips with spending over budget.
Solidarity
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