The union alleges it has uncovered that former executives paid themselves \u0027significant compensation\u0027 they weren\u0027t entitled to and used union money for…
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.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
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.Article contentNone 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.Share this article in your social network
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