Tag: OPSEU in the News
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Media covering OPSEU/SEFPO paramedics’ alarm
The Hamilton Spectator is covering alarms being raised by OPSEU/SEFPO members about “unprecedented” ambulance shortages caused by hospital overcrowding. “We’re failing our patients, and our most vulnerable citizens.” said Local 256 President Posteraro. “It’s a disaster playing out in real time.” The Spectator reports that in one recent incident, an ambulance had to be sent…
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‘Code Zero’ in Kingston, Frontenac: paramedics staffing levels hit critical low
Paramedics in Kingston and Frontenac are in crisis. Ontarians rely on the compassion and expertise paramedics provide – yet paramedics aren’t getting the dignified support they deserve. Last week, local members from Kingston and Frontenac County came together to send a strong message about the unsustainable demands being asked of them, while emphasizing how desperately…
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Media covers OPSEU/SEFPO’s calls for health investment
OPSEU/SEFPO is in the headlines this week as a staffing crisis continues to destabilize hospitals across the province. OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick says the government is not supporting health care. “Our members want to provide the best care possible to Ontarians, but the government is not providing them with the supports and resources they need…
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Thunder Bay-area Community Health Care workers join OPSEU/SEFPO
More than 100 Community Health Care Professionals and Administrative Staff in Thunder Bay, Armstrong, and Longlac have voted to join OPSEU/SEFPO, earning them glowing coverage in TBnewsWatch.com. OPSEU/SEFPO Executive Board Member Ken Maclam told TBNewsWatch that he expects the workers will benefit significantly from the experience the union has had in other workplaces in resolving…
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Newspaper urges support for PSW Champions
In an article in The North Dundas Times, PSW and OPSEU/SEFPO member Tina Ouellette says PSWs deserve more recognition and support. “We all know what nurses do, DSWs, Social Workers,” said Ouellette. “We know they have forces behind them fighting for fair compensation for their time, skill, experience, and dedication. The PSW workers in our…
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Radio interview on PSW staffing crisis with OPSEU/SEFPO advocate
On May 27, 2022, Laura Bulmer, PSW Advocate/Researcher at OPSEU/SEFPO, was invited onto the Hamilton Today show on AM900 CHML. Bulmer shared her expert opinion with host Scott Radley about the evolving PSW staffing crisis and how to move the profession forward. Listen to the clip.
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Hornick on the election: ‘If you don’t like the news, go out and make your own’
In the wake of Doug Ford’s re-election, OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick gave an interview to Rabble.ca reflecting on what it means to stand up for working Ontarians. “My first reaction was, ‘Okay, the work we have to do now is holding the government accountable,” said Hornick. “The conversations have to keep going no matter who…
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Canadian Press: NDP gets OPSEU/SEFPO support
A Canadian Press story picked up by CP24, CBC, CTV and the Globe and Mail comments on OPSEU/SEFPO’s support for the Ontario NDP. It quotes an OPSEU/SEFPO tweet released yesterday which states, “We want a government that builds, not breaks, our public services. On June 2nd, vote to stop privatization.” The story goes on to…
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Laurie Nancekivell talks about labour issues in Ontario election on The Agenda
On Monday, May 10, First Vice-President/Treasurer Laurie Nancekivell appeared on The Agenda with Steve Paikin to discuss OPSEU/SEFPO’s top priorities for the upcoming election and why the Ford government must be voted out. Watch it here: https://www.tvo.org/video/who-will-win-ontarios-labour-vote
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Elliot Lake Today and Sudbury News: Hornick among labour leaders at debate protest
Elliot Lake Today and the Sudbury News are reporting that OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick was among a group of high-profile union leaders protesting outside the northern leaders’ debate. At the event, organized by the North Bay and District Labour Council, Hornick said the public sector in Ontario is suffering. “Every one of these sectors has…
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Media report on news conference criticizing shuttering of local courts
The CBC, the Toronto Sun and Newstalk 1010 are reporting on a Queen’s Park news conference April 21 at which advocates called out the Ministry of the Attorney General for amalgamating a number of Toronto courthouses into one location in downtown. JP Hornick, President of OPSEU/SEFPO, Tony Loparco, president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys Association,…
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Toronto Star: Ford government ‘has lost our support,’ OPSEU/SEFPO president says
The Toronto Star is reporting that newly elected OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick has “come out swinging against the Ford government,” saying it has “let us down for the last time.” “Public sector workers have spoken, and they have a message – the Ford government has lost our support,” said JP Hornick Wednesday morning at Queen’s…