TORONTO – The Ford government must fund hospitals at their real costs to protect patient care from deteriorating, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees. “The government is choking hospitals of funding and forcing deep staff cuts. Its self-aggrandizing advertising campaign would have covered the deficit at the Ottawa Hospital. The private jet for the…
Toronto – CUPE Ontario’s Health Care Workers Coordinating Committee (HCWCC) held a round table discussion with MPPs at Queen’s Park today. The discussions focused on the challenges facing long-term care and retirement home workers in Ontario. The Covid-19 pandemic shone a light on Ontario’s long-term care and retirement home sector in a way that nothing else was able to before. The clear pitfalls of understaffing, lack of…
TORONTO – After nearly three months of collective bargaining, members of CUPE 1600 at the Toronto Zoo have reached a tentative agreement. “We’re pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that reflects the needs of our entire membership, including both permanent and seasonal workers,” said Lynda Bongelli, president of CUPE 1600. “Our bargaining committee worked…
St. Catharines, ON – When CUPE 1287 put out a call for donations to support families facing food insecurity, dozens of workers of the local companies responded with food and money. That generosity, amounting to 800 pounds, will be delivered by CUPE 1287 members to The Hope Centre in Welland on April 16. The donation…
St. Catherines, ON. – Workers at Niagara Region’s Municipally run long term care facilities are celebrating tonight after ratifying a milestone collective agreement this evening. The workers, represented by CUPE 1263, were able to win significant improvements to paramedical benefits, vacation allotments, and pay for their members. Unlike in years past, where negotiations were referred to interest arbitration, the Region and CUPE 1263 freely negotiated these improvements.…
TORONTO – CUPE 2 members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99 per cent backing a strike mandate if necessary to achieve a fair collective agreement at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). “This strong mandate shows just how united our members are in the fight for a new collective agreement,” said Sumit…
TORONTO – In a vote today, members of CUPE 1600 at the Toronto Zoo sent a strong message to their employer, voting 99 per cent in favour of strike action if necessary to secure a fair collective agreement. “This strong mandate shows our members are united and our goal remains to reach a fair agreement…
TORONTO—Mere days after “No Kings” protesters flooded the streets of US cities and towns to preserve democracy, Doug Ford and his government started the process of anointing their own “kings,” in a bill that gives Conservatives’ own appointees absolute power to rule over regional fiefdoms in Ontario. The verdict from CUPE Ontario followed Conservatives’ introduction…
HAMILTON, ON. – Wednesday’s announcement of the expansion of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage still leaves over 1.5 million Ontario workers without critical safety protections. “Today’s announcement is a half measure,” said Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario. “Over 1.5 million Ontario workers — child care workers among them – are being told their safety isn’t a priority — and without…
Toronto, ON – On Wednesday, clerical and administrative workers chose to join Canada’s largest healthcare union. Over 960 clerical and administrative workers are represented in the new bargaining unit. 81% of votes were cast in favour of joining the union, sending a strong message that workers at TGH want a voice in their workplace. With…
