April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning, a solemn day when we remember workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job. This day stands as a powerful reminder that every worker has the fundamental right to return home safely to their families after their shift. The National Day of Mourning…
TORONTO – On April 28, the National Day of Mourning, members of OCEU/CUPE Local 1750 are joining workers across Ontario to remember those who have been killed, injured, or have become ill on the job and to call for urgent improvements to the systems meant to protect them. CUPE Local 1750 represents more than 3,800…
TORONTO – On the National Day of Mourning, CUPE hospital and long-term care workers called for action from the provincial and federal governments to protect them from violence, which has worsened since the pandemic. “Canada’s high tolerance of violence against women soaks inevitably into our institutions, like hospitals and long-term care facilities”, said Sharon Richer,…
Ford toying with the ‘Little Guy’ by blocking universal worker’s comp TORONTO – The Ford government must act now to protect the “Little Guy” and make Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage universal for all Ontario workers. Ahead of Canada’s National Day of Mourning (April 28), CUPE 1750, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU)…
