Union calls on Ministry of Long-Term Care to investigate inadequate resident supplies, understaffing, unpaid staff obligations and deteriorating morale at Villa Marconi

OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is urging the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care to take immediate steps to investigate inadequate resident care supplies, understaffing and nearly $500,000 in unpaid wage obligations owed to front-line staff at Villa Marconi. Heightened concern about resident wellbeing as a result of mismanagement at the home…

CUPE Ontario’s ‘Support Our Care’ action days kick off in Peterborough!

in Peterborough! Peterborough heath care workers gather petition signatures alongside the Wildside Food Truck! PETERBOROUGH, ON – This afternoon a delegation of health care workers in Peterborough will kick off the CUPE Ontario Support Our Care days of action campaign. The health care workers will gather petition signatures alongside the Wildside Food Truck. Launched by…