Peterborough paramedics deliver near-unanimous strike mandate as service faces growing staffing and injury issues

Paramedics, Solidarity

185 out of 187 paramedics vote in favour of strike as CUPE 4911 members demand action on mental health, retention, recruitment, and pay equity Peterborough, ON – Paramedics with Peterborough City-County Paramedics (PCCP) delivered one of the strongest possible messages, with 185 out of 187 members voting in favour of a strike. The 99% strike…

CUPE 4681 Condemns Deep Staffing Cuts at Northeastern Catholic District School Board Amid Ongoing Education Funding Crisis

OSBCUShineLight, School Boards, Solidarity

TIMMINS, ON – CUPE 4681 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) strongly condemn the Northeastern Catholic District School Board’s decision to move ahead with staffing reductions, warning that cuts will reduce supports for students and place additional pressure on education workers. The Board recently notified CUPE 4681 that 13 support staff positions…