Giving is the spirit of the season say Hamilton St. Joe’s hospital workers following $14,000 donation to community groups

Health Care, Social Services

HAMILTON, ON – For the fourth consecutive year, 2200 front-line hospital staff at St. Joseph’s Healthcare represented by CUPE 786 are giving back to the community. Seven local organizations that provide supports for families and individuals in need were recently presented with donations totalling $14,000 from CUPE 786. “We know that some local charities and…

Ontario child care advocates celebrate milestone in affordable child care; push for workforce strategy and transparency

Child Care, Education

TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care and the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario welcomed Monday’s announcement by the federal and Ontario governments that child care fees will be reduced by 50% by the new year. “Affordable child care is life changing for families and for our communities. It is great…