CUPE Ontario congratulates Toronto Overdose Prevention Society for opening new permanent site at Moss Park – and stands ready to help defend it

TORONTO, ON – The new permanent Moss Park overdose prevention site is a tribute to all the volunteers that have not only saved lives through their care but also fought to ensure our governments provide ongoing support to truly address the opioid crisis plaguing our communities, says CUPE Ontario President, Fred Hahn. More than a…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day, 2018

2018 marks the 22nd anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, held annually on June 21st.   Today we recognize and celebrate the contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We salute their strength and courage in the face of attempts to erase their cultures and express our gratitude for their stewardship of the environment over generations. We…

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Premier Designate Ford’s hiring freeze demonstrates a lack of understanding of the scope of government services: CUPE Ontario

TORONTO, ON – Today’s announcement of a unilateral hiring freeze across all government services demonstrates Premier Designate Doug Ford’s lack of understanding of the overall scope of services the Ontario government provides, says CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn. “Ford has not even been sworn in as Premier and he has made this sweeping decision without…

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