No more distractions, political ploys, or stunts: CUPE Ontario says people deserve much more than a $120 cheque

COVID-19, Governmental, Solidarity

TORONTO, ON – Ontarians struggling to keep up with the skyrocketing cost of living deserve better than the political ploy of eliminating license renewal fees, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario. “This would be laughable if it wasn’t such an insult,” said Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario. “We’re still coming out…

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Whitby Library workers vote to join CUPE

Municipal, Solidarity

Whitby, ON – Library workers in Whitby became the newest members of CUPE, following a strong vote Thursday. “Library workers are all very passionate about what they do. They bring tremendous creativity to their communities, but don’t always feel supported by management,” said Daniela Scarpelli, a CUPE representative who has been involved in the organizing drive.…

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OMERS posts 2021 gain, reversing losses with a 15.7 per cent return

COVID-19 media stories, CUPE Ontario in the Media, Fix OMERS

While OMERS was able to report what Mr. Hutcheson called “exceptional returns,” it has not been able to quiet unions whose members are part of the OMERS plan. The unions have been criticizing OMERS’s costs and long-term financial performance, particularly after 2020. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario, which called for an independent…

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“High Pay, Low Returns: Why are OMERS Executives Paid So Much?”: CUPE Ontario renews call for review at OMERS with new report

Fix OMERS--updates, Municipal

TORONTO, ON – A new report examining executive compensation at the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), released today by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario, reinforces the urgent need for an independent review of the pension plan. The report, “High Pay, Low Returns: Why are OMERS Executives Paid So Much?”, used publicly…

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FAO: Ontario electricity bills not going down by 12 per cent, despite PC promise

COVID-19 media stories, CUPE Ontario in the Media

In Wednesday’s report, the FAO noted Ontario will spend about $118.1-billion between 2020 and 2040. About one-third ($39.8-billion) of the money is estimated to help out “non-residential ratepayers.” That term applies to businesses and factories – any place that is not a house that buys electricity. “While two-thirds of the spending will benefit Ontario households,…

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Ontario’s energy subsidies to reach $118 billion over 20 years

COVID-19 media stories, CUPE Ontario in the Media

CUPE Ontario, the political wing of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, also criticized the subsidies given to large businesses. “Companies like Loblaws, which have actually profited during this pandemic, are getting government money to pay their hydro bills, while public services are stretched thin due to years of underfunding,” CUPE Ontario president Fred Hahn…

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Outside workers in Southwold and West Elgin join CUPE

Parents, workers launch public campaign to demand that Sioux Lookout council “ensure the continuity of vital services for families”, following the announced closure of two children’s centres

Child Care, COVID-19, Municipal, Social Services, Solidarity

Sioux Lookout, ON—Parents, workers, and community members are launching a public campaign to demand that the Municipality of Sioux Lookout reverse their decision to close Biidaaban Children’s Centre and Sioux Mountain Children’s Centre that provide quality child care to more than 200 families in the region. “Many parents are rightfully concerned and disappointed by the…

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