TORONTO – More than 600 days since Bill 124 was repealed, tens of thousands of community and social services workers are still waiting for the wages that were stolen from them. With the return of the Ontario Legislature, workers are calling on Doug Ford’s Conservative government to finally deliver justice. Bill 124, passed in 2019,…
Barrie, ON—Frontline AIDS-service and harm reduction workers at the Gilbert Centre voted to strike after years of underfunding. Every member cast a ballot—and every member voted yes. The roughly members of CUPE 1813.14 run harm reduction programs, warming centres, outreach to drug users, and other critical programs that save lives. Many leave work and go…
Espanola, ON—Developmental service workers at Community Living Espanola (CLE) voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, joining thousands of social services workers across Ontario in the Worth Fighting For campaign. They are demanding fair pay, respect, and the funding needed to meet the needs for some of Ontario’s most vulnerable residents. For years, developmental…
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the compassion, dedication and strength of Developmental Support Workers (DSWs) across Ontario. As frontline workers, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities. With your compassion, your skill and unwavering commitment, you provide support, advocate for inclusion, and ensure dignity…
CUPE Ontario and the Social Service Workers Coordinating Committee enthusiastically welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the federal government regarding the extension of the federal child care program until 2031 and applaud the move by the outgoing Trudeau government. CUPE members, along with millions of other Canadians, are only too aware of the looming threat of a…
PETERBOROUGH, ON – For years, young people languishing on waitlists have known that all is not right at Kinark Child and Family Services; workers, too, have felt the burden of growing caseloads and shrinking resources. Now, with a resounding strike vote, everyone who cares about the well-being of children and families in Peterborough and Northumberland…
TIMMINS, ON – Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services and CUPE 5304 are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached. Both parties will recommend ratification to their respective constituents. We acknowledge that during the negotiation, CUPE 5304 released a statement that caused offence to the communities we serve. For that, CUPE 5304 unequivocally…
HAMILTON, ON – Child protection workers have never faced a crisis like the one they are currently in, with workers crying in their cars, on stress leave, or terrified that a lack of resources will lead to a child’s death. This explains the current strike at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa – but it…
TIMMINS, ON – Child protection workers at Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services (KCFS) are stuck in an impossible position. Workers regularly experience violence or face threats and harassment while doing their jobs. But they’re also scared of being reprimanded for voicing concerns about their safety. With 15 workers currently on sick leave because of trauma…
SAULT STE MARE, ON – No one should go into work not knowing when they’ll be able to go home, but that’s the reality for more than 250 frontline developmental service workers with Community Living Algoma. Today, CUPE 1880.01 delivered a letter signed by roughly 70 per cent of members, calling for an end to…
