OPSEU 128

This is the Twitter account for OPSEU Local 128 (Sarnia Jail)

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Ontario’s correctional staff are in a mental-health crisis.
Understaffing and rising violence aren’t just Northern issues — they’re province-wide.

We need safer staffing levels and real support for those on the front lines.
Read the CBC story here ⬇️

https://t.co/fdIRwiBxcx

[CNCC Local 369 @cncclocal369]

Staff Assaults over just 4 days at CNCC:
– Officer threatened with murder, including family
– Mental health inmate assaulted staff
– Officer suffered injury in attack
– Officer injured: head, ear, hand
– 2 officers had suspected urine thrown on them
@ONsafety #crisisincorrections

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa - Sep. 17, 2025: Violence at Ontario jails https://t.co/MXfFR63G18

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Yesterday at Sarnia Jail we showed our solidarity with a BBQ & placards in support of our bargaining team. 💪
We stand united for respect, safety, and real solutions at the table. #Solidarity #CorrectionsStrong

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Violence in Corrections is out of control: 445% increase since 2012, with 3 staff assaults every day in 2025.
1 in 5 new officers quit within a year.
Wages falling behind.
Mental health ignored.
@ONsafety — frontline workers deserve better. #Corrections

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

The message is clear: step down from acting roles. On Sept 16, we stand united to show the Employer we mean business.

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

4 of Sarnia Jail’s ICIT members stopped by the Can-Am Camporee to show Cubs & Scouts what crisis response looks like—minus the pepper spray! Great day of questions, gear demos & community connection.

#CorrectionsCares #CanAmCamporee

[Joel Bissonnette @Bizzy679]

A friend shared a video with me about this topic. Last week, I also attended a H&S conference that focused on mental health and ending the stigma associated with seeking help. This message really resonated with me. So, for all my friends, I’ll always have 8 minutes for you.

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

100% of the proceeds from all hot and iced coffee sales are donated to the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. These funds help provide life-changing opportunities for underserved youth, empowering them to believe in their potential and change their stories for the better.

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Staff from the Sarnia Jail Wellness Committee were volunteering at Tim Hortons today to support Tim Hortons Camp Day!

#CorrectionsCares #TimHortonsCampDay #GivingBack

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Sarnia Jail staff held a fundraiser bbq for Ohana Landing which provides transitional housing for homeless youth.
A big thank you to SDLC who donated $500. We raised $1100. Shout out to some of our friends from @SarniaPolice for stopping in and thank you to everyone who came out

[Ryan Graham @OfficerRG234]

On this First Responders day, I Thank all of the amazing first responders out there which YES does include our Corrections members who do terribly difficult work to keep the public safe!

Corrections will not be left out of the conversation!!!
@MPPKerzner @ONsafety @OPSEU

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

There needs to be effective deterrent’s to stop assaults on staff like this from continuing.

Time for minimum sentences for assault on peace officers.

https://t.co/Kuui2QTkhL

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Sarnia Jail staff donated a bin full of toys to the Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia Lambton @WIH2016 to help make sure all the kids wake up to presents from Santa under the Christmas Tree 🎄 this year
#CorrectionsCares

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Proud to help sponsor the Santa Clause Parade in Sarnia being streamed online for those that can’t make it downtown to watch in person

https://t.co/d8f2vLenAF

[Ryan Graham @OfficerRG234]

A somber day today. Attended the funeral of a brother in blue that left us to early! It was clear to me that the Sudbury jail lost a good one, and that we have a lot of work to do with in our ministry to address the mental health needs of our COR Family! #corrections @ONsafety

[OPSEU/SEFPO @OPSEU]

Trans kids and their families deserve to feel safe and be supported. On Wednesday, let’s stand up together in love and solidarity over fear and bigotry. #WorkersUnitedAgainsthate #onlab #NoSpaceForHate

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Today was supposed to be our final binding arbitration date. Yet @ONsafety recently announced they were unprepared to move forward unnecessarily delaying our bargaining process till Nov. You claim we are your most valuable resource. It’s time for your actions to match your words.

[Ryan Graham @OfficerRG234]

Disgusted that today was to be arbitration day yet @ONsafety doesn’t respect it’s workers enough to be prepared to bargain. #BOOSHAME #RespectCorrections #Respect

[OPSEU 128 @OPSEU128]

Shout out to @StarbucksCanada on Cathcart in Sarnia. They stopped by the Sarnia Jail today with a gift basket to keep the staff at Sarnia Jail well caffeinated during their shift as a thank you for keeping our community safe.