TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is expressing gratitude to the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) for their strong public show of solidarity and support for more than 3,600 OCEU members currently on strike. In a letter sent to WSIB President and CEO Jeffery Lang on June 23, ONA called on WSIB leadership…
TORONTO — With the Canada Day long weekend fast approaching, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on WSIB leadership to stop stalling and bring forward a fair deal for more than 3,600 frontline staff who remain on strike. Despite claims from WSIB that negotiations are “ongoing,” the union has not received a…
TORONTO – Leaders of Ontario’s largest union have unanimously condemned the firing of one of their fellow executive board members, vowing to support the dedicated frontline paramedic who spoke out on social media in favour of an anti-war rally in Toronto. Board members have also called for her full reinstatement by York Region. A Facebook…
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…
TORONTO — With Canada Day fast approaching, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on WSIB leadership to take immediate action and deliver a fair deal for the more than 3,600 frontline staff who are still on strike. These workers — who process injury claims, support safe return-to-work plans, and ensure critical services…
About 145,000 people in Guelph potentially disadvantaged due to privatization which disproportionately benefits the wealthy Guelph, ON – The Ford government’s signature policy initiative of privatizing hospital services has resulted in longer wait-times, unequal access based on wealth, and negative public opinion, says a new report by CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE). In…
About 115,000 people in Huron-Perth potentially disadvantaged due to privatization which disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Stratford, ON – The Ford government’s signature policy initiative of privatizing hospital services has resulted in longer wait-times, unequal access based on wealth, and negative public opinion, says a new report by CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE). In…
Some tragedies are unforeseen. This was not. Jade’s death was the devastating but inevitable result of intentional decisions by this government. This was not an accident or an act of god. This was the entirely predictable consequence of a government’s misplaced priorities and apathy to suffering leading to multiple failures in a system that is…
About 200,000 people in Barrie potentially disadvantaged due to privatization which disproportionately benefits the wealthy Barrie, ON – The Ford government’s signature policy initiative of privatizing hospital services has resulted in longer wait-times, unequal access based on wealth, and negative public opinion, says a new report by CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE). In…
WINDSOR, ON – CUPE 543.1, representing the dedicated inside workers at the City of Windsor, have voted to ratify a new four-year collective agreement after working without a contract since December 31, 2024. “Despite being without a contract for over six months, our bargaining committee has secured key gains for our members,” said CUPE 543…
