Frequently asked questions

What is a successor rights divestment?

In a divestment, operations from the Ontario government are transferred to another employer in the public or private sector. This means that work performed by AMAPCEO members may be transferred from the Ontario Public Service (OPS) to that other employer.

In a “successor rights divestment,” both the current OPS employer and the new employer recognize that AMAPCEO will continue as the bargaining agent for any affected AMAPCEO-represented employees.

Is AMAPCEO still my union?

Yes. AMAPCEO will continue as the bargaining agent for all AMAPCEO-represented employees affected by the divestment.

AMAPCEO will continue to represent members who choose to transfer to the new employer, and those members will continue to have their rights under the AMAPCEO Collective Agreement.

Do I have to transfer to the new employer?

No, as an AMAPCEO-represented employee, you cannot be transferred to another employer without your voluntary agreement.

This means that you have the right to choose whether to:

1. Accept a transfer to the new employer and leave the OPS; or,
2. Decline a transfer to the new employer and remain in the OPS to be surplussed at a later date.

This should be an individual decision based on your career path and what is best for you.

How does the transfer process work?

The transfer process begins with a job offer. The new employer may make job offers to some or all employees whose positions are being transferred to the new organization.

If the new employer makes you a job offer, you have 10 working days to accept or reject the offer. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions and make an informed decision. If you do not respond within the 10-day period, you will be deemed to have declined the job offer.

Learn more about the job offer process here.

What happens if I choose not to transfer to the new agency?

If you choose not to transfer to the new agency, your position will be surplussed by the OPS at a later date. The timing of the surplus notice is set by the OPS and can vary, although it usually occurs shortly after the transfer date. You still have access to all job security provisions in your Collective Agreement.

Learn more about declining to transfer here.

I have a question related to my specific situation. Who should I contact?

AMAPCEO staff have been specially designated to assist members throughout this process and to provide regular updates.

If you have any questions or require assistance, we encourage you to contact supplyon@amapceo.on.ca and a designated AMAPCEO staff member will be glad to support you.