CUPE Ontario mourns the tragedy in Nova Scotia

Solidarity

CUPE Ontario’s 280,000 members joins all Canadians in mourning the tragedy that took the lives of at least 22 people in Nova Scotia.     Our deepest sympathies are with the families, friends, and neighbours of these victims. While we can’t imagine what they’re experiencing, this senseless event has rippled through all our communities, across the country.     A former…

“Defend Ontarians with disabilities now”: CUPE Ontario says 2.6 million Ontarians face additional barriers and are in danger due to PPE shortages

COVID-19, Human RIghts, Workers with Disabilities

There are growing signs that the 2.6 million Ontarians with disabilities are being left behind during this crisis. Underlying medical issues mean people with disabilities are more susceptible to contract the virus and to experience its more severe effects. If they do contract the virus, the province has failed to provide home testing. And while…