Tag: OPSEU in the News
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Ontario Liberals’ reform bill to ban political donations from corporations, unions a good step, but won’t solve much
A new provincial bill designed to clean up political donations was slammed by local groups who say it would muzzle debate. Ron Kelly, an official with Local 109 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, said media advertising is expensive and the caps are too restrictive. “Voters should have as much information as possible. Bill 201 is…
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YMCA workers vote to join OPSEU
YMCA staff in employment and newcomer services have voted to join the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, the union announced this week. "This is great news for these hard-working employees," Jeff Arbus, OPSEU regional vice-president, said in a release. "One of the many benefits they'll enjoy with OPSEU membership is increased job security – something…
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Thomas: What Ontario can learn from Brexit
The “leave” campaign in the U.K. tapped into a sentiment with voters that the “little guy” is being left out, that the European Union was a huge let-down, and everyone’s public services are under threat. Voters such as the shopkeeper, nurse, teacher, farmer and the rest of the working class and disappearing middle class stuck…
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Unions fear job losses looming over HDH and KGH merger
Hospital officials say it’s too soon to tell how many jobs will be affected by the merger. They say the same services will continue to be offered to patients. But as Newswatch’s Morganne Campbell reports, unions representing hundreds of workers at K-G-H and the Dieu are skeptical. Click here to watch the video on CKWS…
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Toxic workplaces need ‘comprehensive approach’ not band-aid solutions
One in five Canadians will suffer from a mental health illness or problem during their lifetime, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Statistics also show the annual economic cost to the country is at least $50 billion — a figure only expected to climb in future years. In part two of this special…
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Weed sales should be restricted to LCBO: Wynne
Ensuring recreational marijuana sales are restricted to the LCBO is a key priority for Ontario as the legalization of weed looms, says Premier Kathleen Wynne. Click here to read the full article in the Toronto Star. Related: OPSEU in the News
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An apology from Wynne on natural gas could go a long way
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has a lot to say "I'm sorry" about, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said in a Toronto Sun column today. But while she privatizes Hydro One, cuts health care, and wipes out services for children with disabilities, the apologies aren't forthcoming. Click here to read the full Toronto Sun article. Related:…
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IBM wins $32M Ontario government contract despite delivering problem-riddled software
Despite 18 months of problems associated with the software responsible for tracking Ontarians on social assistance, the Ontario government has awarded a two-year $32-million IT contract aimed at servicing the software to the same company that created it. The union representing workers using SAMS — short for "social assistance management system" — is not happy that the contract has been awarded to IBM.…
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VON calls PSWs back to the table
According to local personal support workers with Ontario Public Service Employees Union the Victoria Order of Nurses is calling them back to the negotiating table. Click here to read the full article in the Parry Sound North Star.
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Sara Labelle takes on government for better health care (CHEX TV)
Sara Labelle, chair of the Hospital Professionals Division of OPSEU, was at Durham Regional Council on Wednesday to ask for support in the Ontario health coalition referendum. Watch her interview with Channel 12 CHEX TV.