OPIRG Windsor Action Groups

ACTION GROUPS are essentially collectives - groups of people who voluntarily agree to work together on a common issue towards a common goal while sharing responsibilities and decisions equally. The groups vary from year to year depending on what students are interested in. Groups receive staff support, training and use of OPIRG-Windsor's resources to operate. At least one person from each group attends board meetings to keep them informed. By becoming involved in a group you do not necessarily have to support or endorse all other groups but must treat all members with respect (see basis of unity below).


CURRENTLY ACTIVE Public Interest Groups:

1) The ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP are currently working with the University Environmental Coaltion on establishing an Environmental Policy at the University (improving recycling, composting, energy efficiency, etc.) and on organizing a the International Day of Action on Climate Change.

2) The ANTI-POVERTY GROUP

3) The SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP is working on establishing a “No Sweat” (fair trade) policy at the University and against Tuition increases

4) The MEDIA GROUP works on issues around corporate control of the media as well as producing OPIRG's NEWSPAPER THE “GLOBAL VOICE” and RADIO SHOW.

5) The WINDSOR’S ANIMAL ACTION GROUP (W.A.A.G.) mission is to prevent cruelty to, and encourage consideration for, all animals, human and non-human. They are working against cruelty to animals in the entertainment business (circuses, etc.) and promoting vegetarianism. Click here for more information.


PAST Public Interest Groups:
The ANTI-RACISM GROUP was formed to address the barriers faced by minorities in society. OPIRG hired three students to develop a more effective anti-racism training and to improve our diversity programme. The Anti-Racism group will also work with community and campus groups as well as various departments at the university to promote cultural sensitivity.
The CONSUMER ADVOCACY GROUP investigating and reporting on corporate rip-offs, safety and environmental impact of products and services you buy.
The ORGANIC FOOD GROUP promoting the use of organic produce and campaigning against genetically modified foods.
The THEATRE ACTION GROUP doing street theatre and theatre of the oppressed and giving performances on various social justice and environmental issues.

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