Strike continues as Peel CAS rejects union’s proposal for binding arbitration

Social Services, Strike Support

MISSISSAUGA, ON – A nine-week long strike between the Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS) and the union representing 435 front-line, administrative and support staff will continue after Peel CAS rejected a proposal to send all outstanding issues to binding arbitration.   “We have been informed by the provincially-appointed conciliation officer…

Make care better, safer for long–term care residents, support legislation for a 4 hour care standard: Ontario MPPs urged

Health Care

HAMILTON, ON — Improving care quality and safety for nearly 80,000 residents in long-term care homes requires the “political will and a non-partisan approach” by Ontario’s political parties to pass legislation that mandates a daily four hour resident care standard, said a resident family advocates and front line care staff, at a Hamilton media conference…