Tag: Fighting Privatization
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Orono saves its public LCBO
In an inspiring display of community organizing and activism, the people of Orono have persuaded the provincial government to reopen their public LCBO store, just a month after it was closed. “Orono may be small, but they’ve sent a big message to all of Ontario: when you come together as a community, you can win,”…
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Ontario’s Doug Ford orders hiring freeze for public servants
Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have put the public service on a hiring freeze and are halting all discretionary government spending until after the party takes office and can audit the province’s books. Read the full article in the Globe and Mail.
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NDP only party to earn an A on We Own It Privatization Report Card
Toronto – By taking a strong stand against privatization, the NDP is the only party to earn an “A” in the We Own It campaign’s pre-election Privatization Report Card. “Andrea Horwath has made it clear that under her watch, no more public services will be privatized,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas, who launched the…
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OPSEU endorses Wallin bill to end blood-for-pay
Ottawa – Senator Pamela Wallin’s bill to ban private, for-profit blood clinics is the right thing to do at the right time, says the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). “I applaud the senator for trying to keep Canada’s blood system voluntary and safe,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “As a former journalist, she…
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OPSEU President demands candidates live up to LCBO promise in Orono
Orono – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is demanding that Liberal Lou Rinaldi, and all the candidates in the riding of Northumberland Peterborough South, live up to the government’s commitment to maintain the profitable LCBO outlet in the community of Orono. “Less than two months ago, Lou Rinaldi stood in front of me and a…
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Region 5 election telephone town hall
Questions or concerns about the provincial election on June 7? Curious to hear more about OPSEU’s election platform, Vote Better? Join OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and Region 5 RVP Myles Magner for an important telephone town hall meeting: When: Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Who: OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas and…
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Region 3 & 4 election telephone town hall
Questions or concerns about the provincial election on June 7? Curious to hear more about OPSEU’s election platform, Vote Better? Join OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas, Region 3 RVP Sara Labelle, and Region 4 RVP Gareth Jones for an important telephone town hall meeting: When: Thursday, May 31, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Who: OPSEU President…
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Region 6 & 7 election telephone town hall
Questions or concerns about the provincial election on June 7? Curious to hear more about OPSEU’s election platform, Vote Better? Join OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas, Region 6 RVP Michel Bisaillon, and Region 7 RVP Carl Thibodeau for an important telephone town hall meeting: When: Tuesday, May 29, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Who: OPSEU…
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Thomas to Ford: ‘You won’t buy votes with alcohol’
Toronto – The President of the union representing Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) workers says it’s outrageous Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford is promising to expand beer and wine sales to corner and grocery stores. “It’s utterly stupid and irresponsible,” said Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “Has Doug Ford taken any time at all to think…
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Orono residents and OPSEU members save local LCBO store
Orono — In an inspiring display of community organizing and activism, the people of Orono have persuaded the provincial government to reopen their public LCBO store, just a month after it was closed. “This is a huge win,” said Tracy Vyfschaft, an LCBO employee and Executive Board Member of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union…
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‘Vote for a party that’s pro-public services and anti-privatization’
During a crowded town hall meeting in Kenora on April 4, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas told people that the We Own It campaign is making privatization an election issue. Thomas told 89.5 The Lake that the We Own It campaign has now signed up more than 57,000 supporters. "We hope to mobilize those 57,000…
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Thomas: Ottawa town hall will help make privatization an election issue
Long wait times at hospitals and for long-term care. Sky-high hydro rates. Dangerous highways. LRT construction delays. These are just some of the consequences people living in the Ottawa Valley are suffering because of privatization. But during a special town hall meeting at the Nepean Sportsplex on Wednesday, March 28, people will hear what they…
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Thomas to Ford: Stop talking. Start listening.
Toronto – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is expressing disgust at the arrogant and high handed way Doug Ford is behaving, months before voters have even had their say. “He's already acting like he’s premier, but he is spouting off about privatizing the sale of alcohol and cannabis, without giving any thought to the consequences,”…