Developmental service workers back at work with solidarity and momentum as they ratify new agreement

PORT COLBORNE, ON – Developmental service workers represented by CUPE Local 2276 and Community Living Port Colborne-Wainfleet (CLPCW) have ratified a new two-year collective agreement. The tentative deal, reached last Thursday, ended the three-week long strike. All but five members of the nearly 100-worker-strong bargaining unit cast a ballot, a testament to the organizing efforts…

Poll finds more than 60% of registered practical nurses are being driven out of health care by understaffing and low pay, putting patient care at risk

TORONTO, ON – With a recent poll showing that Ontario is at-risk of losing more than 60% of its registered practical nurses (RPNs) workforce, RPNs made an emotional appeal to the Doug Ford government to step up investments in wages and improved working conditions to stop thousands more from leaving nursing. The poll, conducted by…

After a week on the picket line and TMU president’s insults, custodial and maintenance workers more united than ever

TORONTO, ON – At a noon rally today at Toronto Metropolitan University, striking custodial and maintenance workers were clear in their message – they are strongly united in their campaign for fair wages and a say in their pension, despite insults and misinformation coming from administration. The week began with TMU President Mohamed Lachemi crossing…

Picket lines come down as developmental service workers reach tentative deal with Community Living Port Colborne-Wainfleet

PORT COLBORNE, ON – On the eve of their fourth week on strike, developmental service workers have reached a tentative agreement with Community Living Port Colborne-Wainfleet. “I am proud of my coworkers and the strength of our Union,” said CUPE Local 2276 Vice President Cassie Bisson. “The work we do can be invisible to so…