It’s been a year like no other. We’ve lost more than 1.5 million people worldwide to COVID-19, and over 4,000 people in Ontario alone. We’re seeing an average of 2,000 new cases every single day in the province, putting an incredible strain on our health care system. So many people in our communities have lost their…
TORONTO, ON – A long-awaited plan for staffing in long-term care released today by the Ontario government squarely recognizes that front-line care staff are a vital “pillar” to improve resident well-being, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario. “These are long overdue improvements. While we do not have the full details, what was…
KENORA, ON – Members of CUPE Local 191 have overwhelmingly rejected the City of Kenora’s attempt to force a “final offer” on them through an Ontario Labour Relations Board-supervised vote. Over 80% of members rejected this offer, with 97% of members voting. In addition to the aggressive attempt to divide members with a supervised vote,…
