Tag: Job cuts

• Nov. 21: Funeral procession and memorial for the Ontario Science Centre at Queen’s Park

  On Thursday, November 21, we invite you to join members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 549 for a funeral procession and memorial service at Queen’s Park to mourn the untimely and unnecessary closing of the Ontario Science Centre at its location on Don Mills Road by the Ford government. The fight for the Ontario Science Centre isn’t…

  Andy Pedersen

  November 20, 2024

  Bargaining, Campaigns

  Job cuts

• Layoffs at Kawartha-Haliburton CAS will impact community

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Peterborough, ON – On Thursday July 4, workers at the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society – members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 334 – were advised of significant cuts being made to staff, with a deficit management plan being implemented for the next three years. The layoffs will impact 21 full-time staff members in critical…

  Andy Pedersen

  July 18, 2024

  Campaigns, Media

  Job cuts, Media release

• Closure of inpatient care unit at SBGHC’s Durham Hospital sparks community outrage

  For immediate release May 3, 2024 DURHAM, ON – In a move that has raised serious concerns about the future of rural health care and ignited widespread criticism from local residents, healthcare professionals and advocacy groups, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced the decision to transfer its Durham Site inpatient care unit to…

  Andy Pedersen

  May 3, 2024

  Bargaining, Campaigns, Media

  Job cuts, Media release, RPNs

• Ford government cuts to children’s mental health and autism services cause 21 layoffs at Maltby Centre

  For Immediate Release March 21, 2024 KINGSTON, ON – The Ford government has dealt yet another devastating blow to children’s mental health and autism services in the Kingston-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington region, at a time when nearly two-thirds of youth have reported worse mental health since the beginning of the pandemic. 21 children’s mental health professionals…

  Andy Pedersen

  March 21, 2024

  Campaigns, Media

  Job cuts, Media release

• Fix our Ferries: Info picket at Glenora Ferry – Oct. 14

  Click here to download “Fix our Ferries” flyer (PDF) Wolfe Island and Glenora ferry workers from OPSEU/SEFPO Local 428, and labour allies will hold an information picket at both docks of the Glenora Ferry (in Adolphustown and Glenora, Ontario) to call for an end to the service disruptions and cancellations caused by understaffing. DATE: Friday,…

  Andy Pedersen

  October 5, 2022

  Bargaining, Campaign, Campaigns

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts

• Fix our Ferries: Info picket at Wolfe Island Ferry – Oct. 7

  Click here to download “Fix our Ferries” flyer (PDF) Wolfe Island and Glenora ferry workers from OPSEU/SEFPO Local 428, and labour allies will hold an information picket at the Wolfe Island ferry dock in Kingston, Ontario to call for an end to the service disruptions and cancellations caused by understaffing. DATE: Friday, October 7, 2022…

  Andy Pedersen

  October 5, 2022

  Bargaining, Campaign, Campaigns

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts

• Video: Social services minister avoids NDP question about privatized mail sorting at ODSP

  Children, Community and Social Services Minister Merrilee Fullerton avoided the question and changed the subject when asked in Question Period to end privatized mail sorting in the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), which has led to delayed and suspended ODSP benefits for vulnerable clients. NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois demanded that the Minister stop contracting out…

  Andy Pedersen

  August 17, 2022

  Bargaining, Campaigns

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts

• Doug Ford’s budget robs heroes and rewards villains: OPSEU/SEFPO

  Toronto – OPSEU/SEFPO’s leaders say public sector heroes and front-line workers who helped Ontario through the pandemic should be rewarded, not robbed by the Ford government. OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick says the budget is filled with public money giveaways to private sector CEOs while the public sector continues to be starved for funding. In last…

  April 28, 2022

  Campaigns, Media

  Budget, Job cuts, Media release

• Closure of Ontario Fire College a ‘major blow’ to small and rural communities: OPSEU/SEFPO

  Toronto – OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is calling the provincial government’s announced closure of the Ontario Fire College a major blow to small and rural communities. “Most communities are already suffering the effects of never-ending COVID-19 lockdowns,” said Thomas. “They don’t need more costs piled on their plate, they need relief now.” The college,…

  January 14, 2021

  Bargaining, Campaigns, Media

  Job cuts, Media release

• Canadian Blood Services members picket to highlight staffing cuts

  On March 10, approximately 25 OPSEU members from Canadian Blood Services (CBS) locals across the province info-picketed at CBS’s College St location in downtown Toronto. They were there to inform people about their concerns for public safety as a consequence of frontline staffing cutbacks. They were joined by OPSEU members from the Heath Care Divisional…

  Andy Pedersen

  March 11, 2020

  Bargaining, Campaigns, Health and Safety

  Job cuts, Pics

• OPSEU seeks information on reported job cuts in Orangeville

  The Orangeville Banner is reporting that information stating there will be layoffs at the Headwaters Health Care Centre is inaccurate. Read the whole story here.

  Andy Pedersen

  October 24, 2019

  Campaigns, Media

  Job cuts, OPSEU in the News

• Kingston to review housing impact of mental health agency changes

  Kingston City Council is examining the impact of program cuts and layoffs at Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (AMHS-KFLA), according to the Kingston Whig-Standard. “The changes that we are seeing with AMHS are significant and have the potential to significantly impact the work of the [city],” said city councillor…

  May 22, 2019

  Bargaining, Campaigns, Media

  Job cuts, OPSEU in the News

• Time for Conservative caucus to put a leash on the Fordicator: OPSEU’s Thomas

  Toronto – The release of yet another public opinion poll that shows Ontarians feel Premier Doug Ford is going in the wrong direction should be taken seriously by his caucus, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said Friday. “The Fordicator has taken the Progressive out of the once respectable P.C. party,” said Thomas. “The Big Blue…

  May 16, 2019

  Campaigns, Media

  Job cuts, Media release

• Closing the Ontario Tree Seed Plant eliminates important environmental work

  OPSEU leaders and concerned members across the province are disappointed by the Ford government’s decision to carry out the Liberal government’s plan to close the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. The final decision to close the plant was made by the new PC government in September 2018. Work has started on dismantling and selling off equipment…

  Andy Pedersen

  December 12, 2018

  Bargaining, Campaigns

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts, Ontario Tree Seed Plant

• OPSEU members applaud Ontario PC government’s decision to review closure of seed plant

  OPSEU Local 313 hosted a rally and family barbecue on July 21 in Angus in support of keeping the Ontario Tree Seed Plant open and public. CTV New Barrie was there to cover the event.

  July 24, 2018

  Bargaining, Campaigns, Media

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts, Ontario Tree Seed Plant, OPSEU in the News

• OPSEU rallies to save the Ontario Tree Seed Plant

  OPSEU Local 313 hosted a rally and family barbecue on Saturday in Angus to boost support for the Ontario Tree Seed Plant.  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced last week it would review the previous Liberal government’s plan to close the facility this fall. OPSEU would like to thank everyone who came out…

  July 24, 2018

  Bargaining, Campaigns

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts, Ontario Tree Seed Plant

• Thomas to Attorney General: Don’t download serious prosecutions

  OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas wrote to Attorney General Caroline Mulroney Friday, asking her to reverse the decision of the previous government to download the prosecution of the most serious provincial offences to municipalities. Provincial prosecutors are OPSEU members who protect the public by prosecuting these offences fairly and accountably through the Ministry of the…

  Andy Pedersen

  July 20, 2018

  Bargaining, Campaigns

  Job cuts

• OPSEU applauds Tree Seed Plant review

  Angus – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is expressing satisfaction with Natural Resources and Forestry Minister (MNRF) Jeff Yurek’s announcement that he will review the Liberal government’s decision to close the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. “This is encouraging news for the employees of Local 313, for the town of Angus and for the…

  July 20, 2018

  Bargaining, Campaigns, Media

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts, Media release, Ontario Tree Seed Plant

• Thomas to Minister: OPSEU looks forward to Tree Seed Plant review

  In response to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Jeff Yurek’s welcome announcement that the Ministry will review the decision made by the previous government to close the Ontario Tree Seed Plant, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas sent the following letter to the Minister. (Click here to learn more about the highly-specialized and important work…

  Andy Pedersen

  July 19, 2018

  Bargaining, Campaigns

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts, Ontario Tree Seed Plant

• About the Ontario Tree Seed Plant

  In Angus, Ontario, there is a facility run by the Ontario Public Service called the Ontario Tree Seed Plant. This plant is a gem within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that many Ontarians may not know about – but we all benefit from it every day. A handful of highly-trained technicians and support…

  Andy Pedersen

  July 19, 2018

  Bargaining, Campaigns

  Fighting Privatization, Job cuts, Ontario Tree Seed Plant