TORONTO – The bargaining team for OCEU remains fully committed to reaching a fair deal and ending the ongoing strike. Union negotiators have been at the bargaining table every day this week, prepared and available to bargain in good faith.
Despite our continued presence and dedication, the WSIB refused to meet to engage in discussion yesterday (Saturday) about the issues affecting the membership. The WSIB continues to use stall tactics and delays in responding to outstanding issues in any substantial capacity while our members are on strike.
On the heels of the union’s repeated demands to engage in face-to-face meaningful negotiations, the WSIB has responded with silence or delay. The latest offer from the employer falls short across the board including wages that are well below industry standard. WSIB employees are worth more.
As our members continue to walk the picket lines and as injured workers across Ontario face increasing hardship WSIB’s actions, or lack thereof, are deliberately prolonging this strike, with little regard for the real-world impacts on injured workers and frontline staff.
Our members are standing together now to demonstrate to the WSIB leadership that we are worth more. Union members remain steadfast in their commitment to the membership until a fair deal is reached and this strike ends.
At this time the picket lines will continue Monday.
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For more information, please contact:
Bill Chalupiak
CUPE Communications Representative
416-707-1401
