Values statement
As Ontario’s Professional Employees, we commit to representing and supporting our members by:
- maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and integrity;
- demonstrating our commitment to democracy, fairness, diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, honesty, openness, and continuous improvement;
- acting in a respectful manner with a social conscience;
- working as an inclusive and dedicated team to achieve our common goals and strategic priorities; and
- inspiring and influencing problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation in defence of public service and advancing workers’ rights.
Cornerstones and pillars
Striving for Excellence: 2026-2030 Strategic Plan is based on a foundation of four “cornerstone” functions key to our union’s success:
- Labour Relations
- Member Engagement
- Relationships
- Governance & Operations
Each cornerstone is supported by a statement of objectives.
The cornerstone objectives are supported by pillars, with each pillar comprised of strategic priorities that detail how AMAPCEO will achieve its objectives.
Cornerstone #1: Labour Relations
Objective
To continually improve upon our members’ terms and conditions of employment; to provide the best possible defence of our members and their contracts; to advocate for workplace enhancements between bargaining sessions; and to protect the health, safety, and wellness of all members.
Pillars
- Bargaining
- Dispute Resolution
- Workplace Advocacy
- Health, Safety & Wellness
Cornerstone #2: Member Engagement
Objective
To engage our members by demonstrating the value and relevance of our Union; to educate members to make us stronger; to recruit and train our activists to build our capacity; to strategically mobilize our increasingly engaged member and activist bases in support of bargaining; and to grow our numbers through the organizing of new professional workplaces.
Pillars
- Engagement
- Education
- Mobilization
- Growth
Cornerstone #3: Relationships
Objective
To build trust with our members in how we inform and represent them; to build strategic partnerships that increase the union’s visibility and influence; to professionally advocate with decision-makers; to develop, design and carry out campaigns in support of our causes and in defense of our contracts.
Pillars
- Member Communications
- Partners
- Influence
Cornerstone #4: Governance and Operations
Objective
To create linkages, synergies, and a positive workplace culture between the Board of Directors and Staff; to enhance good governance practices and operational efficiency; to ensure sound budgeting, planning, and risk management; to oversee centralized governance and activist events; to promote principles of anti-racism, diversity, inclusion, and equity throughout the organization.
Pillars
- Governance
- Operations
- Organization