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“It’s Time for Immediate Action in Long-term Care”: A Coalition of Unions Representing Frontline Healthcare Workers Respond to Ontario’s Long-term Care Commission

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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Transparency into those answers can only come with without limits and interference from the provincial government and the long-term care industry.

Key Points: 
  • Transparency into those answers can only come with without limits and interference from the provincial government and the long-term care industry.
  • We look forward to ensuring that the voices of our members on the frontline of this crisis are heard by the commissioners.
  • Healthcare workers in long-term care tell us the system is nowhere near prepared for a second wave of COVID-19.
  • Candace Rennick, Secretary-Treasurer, CUPE Ontario
    Premier Ford has publicly committed to fix long-term care, a promise we intend to hold him to.

Ford government passes legislation hurting Ontario workers and their families

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Union of Public Employees, International Transport Workers' Federation, Public Services International, Rennick, Ford Motor Company, Cars, Transport, Automotive industry

"Last week, Ford's government brought in tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our province and, today, they are making life much harder for workers and their families.

Key Points: 
  • "Last week, Ford's government brought in tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our province and, today, they are making life much harder for workers and their families.
  • That's just wrong," said Candace Rennick, Secretary-Treasurer of CUPE Ontario.
  • "All across Ontario, workers and their families are struggling and, today, the Premier has made things worse.
  • "The people of Ontario have made it clear that they have no interest in a government that exploits workers it is shameful that Premier Ford refuses to listen," said Rennick.