A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Our union's beginnings were seeded in 1944, when a group of engineers and scientists from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario (HEPCO), later known as Ontario Hydro, came together to form a professional association. They understood that if they worked together, they could make gains in their workplace conditions and standards of living. That association transformed over time to adapt for membership growth, workplace change, and an always evolving legal and political landscape.

Now known as the Society of Professionals, what was once a small group of 400 employees is now a robust labour union with 10,000 members. This tremendous growth has happened over the course of 80 years, and is the result of grit and tenacity from countless workplace advocates and union activists. 

We look back on our rich history with pride in the achievements we've made for professionals across Ontario's legal, energy, and regulatory sectors. We commend all those who, across the decades, worked through the Society to shape public policy, defend the public interest, and strengthen our communities. 

This site seeks to honour our union's stories and shared histories, which serve as potent reminders of the transformative power of collective action and solidarity. We hope that the lessons of the past will inform our path forward as we continue the work of the Society to create a better future for all. We hope you enjoy this collection of articles and interviews.

In Solidarity,

Rebecca Caron
President, Society of United Professionals

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To download an electronic copy of "80 Years United: Stories from across the decades," click on the image below. Hard copies of our anniversary book can be ordered here. Individual articles are available to read on the website. 

To contact the Society, visit us here.