Local hospital food campaign picks up steam

Media conference Monday, 11 a.m., Gage Park community garden HAMILTON, Ont. – Since late last month, when Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) dietary staff made it public that the hospital intends to shut down its kitchens and outsource patient meals to a factory-food operation that plates microwavable portions, the community campaign to keep hospital food local…

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CUPE Ontario Diversity Vice-President to join Timmins Pride Saturday

TIMMINS, ON – The Diversity Vice-President, LGBTQ, of the province’s largest union will march with members in Timmins Pride this Saturday. “Marching in Timmins Pride is just one way to stand up for equality, and for harassment-free workplaces and communities,” said Patrick Hannon, diversity vice-president, LGBTQ, of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario.…

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Will Sault MPP be a “no show” at Friday’s community meeting on nursing home residents’ care? Or will he take the “time to care”?

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. ― Local organizers of a community meeting this Friday night focused on care levels for residents in long-term care (LTC) homes, say they are deeply disappointed that Sault MPP David Orazietti has refused an invitation to participate in a panel discussion at the event. Algoma-Manatoulin MPP Michael Mantha and Canadian Union…

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President of Ontario’s largest union in Collingwood Saturday for rally outside Liberal AGM

COLLINGWOOD, ON – Fred Hahn, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario, will join a busload of members for the Stand Up for Ontario rally in Collingwood this Saturday. “Thanks to this Liberal government, Ontario has the lowest public program spending in Canada, and we’re all feeling the effects. Hospital closures, turmoil…

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