More than 300 workers at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region and South Simcoe have voted to join OPSEU/SEFPO following a successful certification vote earlier this month.
These workers came together to unionize because they wanted a stronger voice on the job, greater transparency in their workplace, and the ability to push for the fair pay and funding needed to continue providing vital mental health and addictions services.
“On behalf of the entire sector, I’m proud to welcome CMHA York Region and South Simcoe workers to OPSEU/SEFPO’s Mental Health and Addictions Division,” said Ed Arvelin, Chair of the Sector 18 Divisional Executive. “Workers across community mental health have been calling for fair wages and sustainable government funding, and this victory strengthens that fight.”
“Congratulations to our new members at CMHA York Region and South Simcoe on this important step,” said JP Hornick, OPSEU/SEFPO President. “By standing together, you have taken the first step toward fighting for the conditions you need and deserve in your workplace, knowing you have the support of more than 200,000 OPSEUSEF/PO members province wide.”