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The Ford Conservatives could have spent $2.6-billion to save lives: CUPE Ontario
TORONTO, ON – In the middle of a fourth wave, the Ford Conservatives are still senselessly sitting on billions of dollars that could go towards saving lives and ensuring a recovery for all, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario. “The single clearest lesson of the last 18 months is that public services…
“A testament to the contributions of front-line workers, but there’s still more to do”: CUPE Ontario calls for more action to ensure safety in Step 3
TORONTO, ON – Entering Step 3 early is a testament to the contributions of front-line workers but the Ford Conservatives are still failing to ensure safety and a recovery for all, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario. “Front-line workers kept us as safe as possible during this pandemic, with members of CUPE…
OSBCU and education workers meet to plan a safe September
TORONTO, ON – The final bell may have rung on the 2020-21 school year, but education workers across the province will be putting their heads together during the summer to ensure a safe return to class in September. Throughout July and August, education support staff represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will…
“A government more committed to cuts than to kids”
CUPE-OSBCU comment on FAO review of Ministry of Education’s spending plan TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) responded to yesterday’s release of the review by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO), which analyzed the Ministry of Education’s spending plan from the 2021 Ontario Budget and the 2021-22 Expenditure Estimates, with…
A member of CUPE 2544, Hugo Toste is a custodian with Peel District School Board, working 3:00 to 11:30pm
At CUPE 2544, we like to say “The school day begins and ends with CUPE.” And that’s true; I am the last person there at night locking up the school, just a few hours before my fellow custodians arrive in the morning to open up. In our board, we are timed for everything we do.…
Shout out to all the educators who juggle online and in person support for kids
Angel is a member of CUPE 1358 and an education assistant with Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board I always thought I was a multitasker, but COVID has truly challenged my multitasking abilities. Also, I never thought scrubs and full PPE would be my everyday attire at school. I also never thought I’d be outside juggling…
