“It’s long past time for historic investments”: CUPE Ontario calls for an unprecedented budget

TORONTO, ON – It’s time for the Ford Conservatives to commit to historic investments in public services with its last budget before the provincial election, said the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario during consultations. “There is only one way forward, and that is for Ontario to commit to major and historic investments in…

Central Ontario sees spending cuts of $4.7-billion, public sector workers lose $626-million: CUPE Ontario

TORONTO, ON – It’s time for the Ford Conservatives to commit to historic investments in public services with its last budget before the provincial election, said the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario during consultations. “There is only one way forward, and that is for Ontario to commit to major and historic investments in…

Paramedics call for standardized mental health benefits as working conditions deteriorate through the pandemic

TORONTO, ON – The union representing most Ontario paramedics is calling on the provincial government to address mental health of emergency medical services staff amidst gruelling working conditions through the pandemic. “Paramedics and dispatchers have struggled with heavy workloads for years. But the sharp increase in call volumes and lengthier offload delays at hospitals during…