CUPE 2073 and OCEU/CUPE 1750 to Rally Outside MPP Chris Scott’s Office

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, June 19, striking workers from Canadian Hearing Services (CUPE 2073) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (OCEU/CUPE 1750) will join forces with the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council for a solidarity rally outside MPP Chris Scott’s office at 154 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. Marie.

As the CHS strike enters its eighth week and the WSIB strike surpasses one month, workers, will call out the Ford government’s ongoing political interference, which continues to block progress toward fair settlements.

“These workers provide essential services to Ontarians every day, yet they’ve been forced to strike for weeks while this government sits on the sidelines and meddles in negotiations,” said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU/CUPE 1750. “We’re demanding the Ford government stop obstructing and let these strikes come to an end.”

“The members of 2073 and 1750 have tried everything to get back to the table,” said Mara Waern, President of CUPE 2073. “The fact that our employers won’t bargain, won’t consider our proposals, and in the case of Canadian Hearing Services, won’t make a proposal of their own, shows a complete disregard for our members and the people that we serve.”

Key issues fueling both strikes include:

• Severe understaffing and growing workloads
• Reduced in-person services and office closures
• Wage stagnation for frontline workers amid rising executive pay
• Political obstruction prolonging the strike crises
• An absentee board and management team that refuses to bargain
• A complete lack of urgency to resolve the strikes on the side of management

Where:

• Outside MPP Chris Scott’s Office – 154 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie

When

• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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