Tag: Dignity is not optional
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Developmental Services Bargaining Bulletin #2 – November 2014
Unions and employers are discussing promised $200 million Government facilitated talks around funds for developmental services Unions and employers in developmental services (DS) will soon meet again to discuss the Ontario Liberal government’s promise of $200 million for frontline workers, some of the lowest-paid in Ontario. That money is part of the $810 million announced…
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Developmental service agencies confirm shocking shortage of services
(TORONTO) – A province-wide survey of developmental service agencies confirms the crisis in services and reiterates the urgent need for the Ontario Government to provide the funds needed to help people with developmental disabilities. “The agencies said they have cut staff hours, shut down programs, and, quite incredibly, have turned to student volunteers and fundraising,”…
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Back by popular demand! Order DS t-shirts online until February.
OPSEU Developmental Services shirts are available for online orders again! Order your “Dignity is Not Optional” shirt online today. You'll have a great shirt, and each time you wear it, you'll be showing your support for developmental services and your bargaining team. Go to the developmental services facebook page to see members wearing the shirts in…
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Community Living Renfrew County South chooses OPSEU
In a vote on Aug. 18, workers at Community Living Renfrew County South voted in favour of being represented by OPSEU. These 96 new members, based in the towns of Renfrew and Arnprior, will join OPSEU’s developmental services sector of more than 10,000 members. “I’m proud of the choice these workers have made by joining…