COPE ONTARIO STATEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

As the Ontario government implements their plan to further open Ontario during the rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19 virus, our members have communicated their concerns about workplace health and safety.

COPE Ontario Office Closure

COPE Staff continue to work remotely to ensure our members are represented and workplace issues are addressed.  Virtual meetings are held with our members and employers, including negotiations, arbitrations, bargaining unit meetings, etc., to ensure the safety of our staff and members.  We continue to work to ensure the safety of our members in their workplaces, including the ability to work remotely where possible. To ensure the ongoing access to training for members, we will be launching online workshops this month. 

In the event of a workplace emergency or you have questions about your rights and responsibilities during the provincial response to COVID-19, please email [email protected] A staff member of COPE Ontario will ensure that you receive a response promptly.

Stay safe, practice proactive isolation and remember to wash your hands. Connect with us online, Facebook or Twitter for updates.

The COPE Ontario Team

OHC Weekend and Educational & Annual Action Assembly - January 29 & 30, 2022

Deadline to register: Monday, January 24, 2022

Convention Call - COPE Ontario 2022 Convention

Dear Sisters, Brothers, Comrades:

Below is our 2022 Convention Call which is being held virtually, along with a Delegate Registration Form and Childcare Subsidy Registration Form.

Important Deadlines:

• Resolutions must be received by Friday, January 14, 2022
• Delegates requiring childcare subsidy should return the childcare registration form no later than Monday, January 24, 2022
• Registrations must be received by Monday, February 7, 2022

If you have any questions, please reach out to Pina at [email protected], 416-703-8515, ext. 232 or Endera at [email protected], 416-703-8515, ext. 223.

Amid staffing shortages, Hamilton educators are reporting ‘horrendous’ classroom violence

COPE 527 vice-president Linda Kowalski said there has been an “exodus of workers.” “We’ve had more retirements and resignations than ever since September,” she said.

More than 30 members have retired or resigned since the beginning of the school year. Typically, COPE would see a “handful” of resignations and between 20 and 30 retirements in a year, Lucek said. Those who are still in classrooms are “tired and frustrated,” she said. “Our members are burning out now in December,” Lucek said.

COPE ONTARIO STATEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

As the Ontario government implements their plan to further open Ontario during the rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19 virus, our members have communicated their concerns about workplace health and safety.

COPE ONTARIO GROWS!

COPE Ontario welcomes our new members, the workers of LEADWAVE Technologies Inc!

BASIC INCOME - know the facts

We at COPE Ontario support basic income for our members and all workers across Canada. We firmly believe that the financial security that comes with basic income allows for healthier, happier, and more successful communities.

FALL-WINTER WORKSHOPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

COPE Ontario has launched virtual education workshops on many areas of interest. Visit the Education page to register today.