Join our newsletter!
No Spam. Unsubscribe anytime you want.
About Us
Local 449 proudly represents more than 75 dedicated Ontario Public Service employees across 8 different ministries in the towns of Renfrew and Fitzroy Harbour.
Local 449 is a composite OPSEU/SEFPO local, representing members from two different bargaining units and two distinctive collective agreements. Spread across seven worksites, our members provide some of the most critically essential public services to the citizens and visitors of Renfrew and Fitzroy Harbour. Together, alongside 84 other OPSEU/SEFPO locals in eastern Ontario, we represent the collective interests of over 72,000 public service workers.
Our union local proudly represents members working in:
- Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG)
- Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
- Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP)
- Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD)
- Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
- Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN)
- Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)
Our dedicated members play crucial roles in your community:
- Ambulance Communications Officer
- Resource Technician
- ODSP Caseworker
- Customer Service Representative
- Administrative Assistant
- Probation Officer
- Transportation Enforcement Officer
- Maintenance Mechanic
OPSEU/SEFPO is a dynamic organization representing approximately 180,000 unionized members throughout Ontario. Our diverse membership includes those employed by the Ontario government, community colleges, LCBO, healthcare sector, and various community agencies within the broader public sector.
The Unified Division of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) includes most OPSEU/SEFPO members working for the OPS, with the exception of the Corrections Division. At the provincial level, OPS Unified members are represented by the Central Employee Relations Committee (CERC) and Unified Bargaining Team.
Locally, members elect representatives to the Local Executive Committee (LEC) to engage with management and handle matters such as grievance hearings. LEC members are elected every two years by the general membership of the local, and any member with a union card is eligible to vote in or run for elections.
Renfrew OPSEU/SEFPO Local 449 proudly maintains affiliations with several prominent labor organizations, including the Renfrew and District Labour Council, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
Local Executive Commitee
Amanda Milligan
PRESIDENT
Amanda works with the Ministry of Health (MOH). Amanda was elected as President in 2026. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and camping.
1-866-283-0557 x.101
Isaac Anderson
VICE-PRESIDENT
Isaac works with the Ministry of Health (MOH). Isaac was elected as Vice-President in 2026. Isaac is an avid hockey player and enjoys spending time with his new wife.
Megan Lewis
SECRETARY
Megan currently works with the Ministry of Children and Community Social Services (MCCSS). Megan has been Local 449’s Secretary since 2025. Megan is a mother of three, an avid hockey fan, lives an active lifestyle and has a deep appreciation for nature.
Katie Scheel
TREASURER
Katie currently works with the Ministry of Health (MOH). She has served on the MOH Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and Local Employee Relations Committee (LERC) from 2020 to 2022, and a Shop Steward since 2020. Katie was also elected as Alternate to the 2022 Regional Meeting and to the 2022 OPSEU Convention.
Vacant Position
UNIT STEWARD – UNIFIED
The Unit Steward (Unified) oversees, supports, and works with the other Shop Stewards under the Unified Unit (MAG, MCCSS, MECP, MOH, MPBSD, MTO, and OCWA). They act as an escalated point of contact for grievances, and helps the Local Executive Committee identify common workplace issues.
This position is current vacant in the Local.
Vacant Position
UNIT STEWARD – CORRECTIONS
The Unit Steward (Corrections) oversees, supports, and works to represent members employed with SOLGEN. They act as an point of contact for grievances, and helps the Local Executive Committee identify common workplace issues.
This position is current vacant in the Local.