Union calling on the Ontario government for emergency support to avert the exodus of PSWs and for employers to commit profits to extra costs for workers

03
Feb 2022
The Federal Health Transfer Needs Strong Strings Attached
Statement from CUPE National President Mark Hancock, CFNU President Linda Silas, NUPGE National President Larry Brown, and SEIU Canada Healthcare President Sharleen Stewart.

07
Dec 2021
Ford Government Plans Will Result In Devastating Healthcare Worker Shortage
With health care job vacancies skyrocketing, new long-term care beds and a provincial government fond of “Band-Aid” health workforce approaches, Ontarians will see unprecedented health care staff shortages of more than 50,000 workers over the next few years.

29
Sep 2021
Contract Negotiations For 70,000 Ontario Hospital Workers Break Down
“We are deeply disappointed that Ontario’s hospitals will not seriously address the pressing health and safety needs of registered practical nurses, personal support workers, clerical, cleaners and other front-line hospital staff.”