The Ontario Public Service Employees' Union has filed a lawsuit against three former executives, alleging financial improprieties.
The union is seeking nearly $6 million it alleges was unlawfully transferred to former president Warren Thomas, former first vice-president/treasurer Eduardo Almeida and former financial services administrator Maurice Gabay, as well as millions more in damages.
OPSEU's statement of claim alleges union money was used to pay the home repairs and moving expenses for someone with whom Gabay had a personal relationship.None of the defendants could be reached for comment and it is unclear if any has filed a statement of defence. Current OPSEU president JP Hornick wrote in an update to members Monday that the allegations are "troubling."
"I want to be clear to you, our staff and members, and the people of Ontario who we dutifully serve, that we will not waiver in our commitment to seeking justice in this matter, and we have the full support of the Board to pursue all available legal avenues," Hornick wrote.
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