Social services workers from across Ontario, plus CUPE Ontario leadership and community allies, join CUPE 4914 for a picket line celebration MISSISSAUGA, ON – Dark clouds couldn’t put a damper on the spirits of striking frontline, administrative and support workers from the Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS). The…
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Striking frontline, administrative and support workers at the Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS), members of Local 4914 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4914) will be joined on the picket line tomorrow afternoon by their allies in the social services sector and the leadership of…
MISSISSAUGA, ON – At 7:00 a.m. this morning, striking frontline, administrative and support staff, members of Local 4914 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4914) established picket lines around the headquarters of the Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS). “Our spirits are high, our resolve is strong, because…
CUPE 4914, Peel Region CAS Workers, have been on strike fighting for a healthier, safer and more dignified working environment since September 18. Boost strikers’ spirits– send a personalized message of solidarity from your Local to be read on the picket lines! What to include: Your Union and Local number How many members you represent…
Peel Children’s Aid Society Workers have been on strike since September 18 in order to secure a safer, healthier and more dignified working environment. The 435 members of CUPE 4914 have been without a collective agreement since March 31. While many issues have been dealt with in bargaining, a number remain outstanding, including language around…
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Negotiators for 435 frontline administrative and support workers at the Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS) have rejected what the employer has characterized as their ‘final offer.’ “What Peel CAS has called their ‘final offer’ does not meet the needs of our members. Period. Full stop,” said…
MISSISSAUGA, ON – As union negotiators prepare for a critical meeting with the Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS) tomorrow, the president of Local 4914 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4914) today charged that Peel CAS appears more interested in intimidation than negotiation. “We were shocked to…
With September 17 lockout/strike deadline fast approaching, CUPE 4914 president calls on employer to move from ‘dictate to negotiate’ MISSISSAUGA, ON – The Children’s Aid Society of the Region of Peel (Peel CAS) is putting vital services to residents of Peel Region at risk by refusing to negotiate seriously, the president of the union…
HAMILTON, ON – Allies and employees of St. Matthew’s House warn that a decision by Hamilton City Council to move funding for services for children with special needs to another agency could sound the death knell for other vital services in North Hamilton – and an end to St. Matthew’s itself. On August 12,…
NORTH BAY, BURK’S FALLS and PARRY SOUND, ON – On Labour Day, child protection workers from the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound will launch a series of autumn “actions” designed to build public support and awareness of the importance of defending high-quality child protection services in the region.…
