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CUPE to call on Ford government to deliver fair standards as child care workers rally at Queens Park

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As another child care centre in Toronto stands on the verge of a strike, CUPE Ontario will call on the provincial government to take responsibility for a child care system that relies on public funding but leaves workers fighting workplace by workplace for fair wages, benefits and pensions.

CUPE Ontario President Yolanda McClean will be joined by CUPE Local 2484 members at Ideal Child Services, who have been locked out by their employer since October 5, and from Start Right Child Care Centre, who could be on strike as early as next week. Together, they will call on the Ford government to enact fair standards for child care workers, including a proper wage floor, meaningful benefits and pension standards, and a bilateral agreement that holds the government accountable for delivering real improvements.

Following the press conference, child care workers from across Ontario will hold a rally in front of the legislature.

PRESS CONFERENCE

DATE:

 

October 29, 2026

TIME:

10:00 AM

LOCATION:

Queens Park Media Room

 

 

 

RALLY

DATE:

 

October 29, 2026

TIME:

12:00 PM

LOCATION:

In front of Queens Park

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Contacts

For more information, contact:
Eric Bell
CUPE Communications
ebell@cupe.ca
(306) 580-0893

Industry:

Canadian Union of Public Employees

Release Versions
English

Contacts

For more information, contact:
Eric Bell
CUPE Communications
ebell@cupe.ca
(306) 580-0893

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