COPE Ontario

BILL124 LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST FORD GOVERNMENT

A Coalition of over 40 Ontario unions has formally filed evidence in a lawsuit to repeal legislation which severely limits wage and benefit increases for public sector workers, a move the Coalition says violates bargaining rights enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“Our healthcare, education and public sector workers impacted by Bill 124 are key to the wellbeing of all Ontarians. They deserve respect and dignity,” Said Patty Clancy, Director of COPE Ontario, “the Ford government sees them as disposable collateral to be stripped of their rights to suit political agendas.”

Read COPE Ontario Press Release.

JOB POSTING - Labour Relations Specialist (temporary)

COPE Ontario has a temporary vacancy for the position of Labour Relations Specialist. Click to read the job posting.

Deadline to apply is Feb 19, 2021.

COPE Ontario Joins Bill124 Charter Challenge

COPE Ontario joined nine other unions, together representing more than 250,000 thousand affected broader public sector employees, and announced their intention to launch a coordinated Charter challenge against Bill 124. As well, the Ontario Labour movement, with the Power of Many, will be initiating an aggressive campaign to repeal Bill 124, legislation introduced by the Ford government that allows the government to impose compensation caps, including for pension and health care improvements, on a variety of unionized and non-unionized public sector workplaces. Click to read the press release - Bill124 charter challenge.

LETTER FROM EDUCATION WORKERS TO FORD & LECCE

An urgent letter sent by COPE Ontario to Doug Ford & Stephen Lecce addressing the need to protect Education Workers.

Click to read full letter.

COPE LOCAL 225 GROWS - WELCOME MEMBERS WORKING FOR OSSTF D25

Our COPE Ontario family just grew bigger with workers from OSSTF District 25 joining COPE Local 225. Join us in welcoming them!

NEW INTERIM PRESIDENT FOR COPE ONTARIO

Susan Lucek of COPE Local 527 has been elected by the Executive Board as the new Interim President for COPE Ontario. She is an active member of COPE Local 527 for several decades, representing Educational Workers with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. During her union tenure she has held many offices and is the current President of her local. She takes over from Vanitha Ethiraju of COPE Local 343, who we thank for all her hard work, dedication and advocacy of our members worker rights.

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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Press Release

Bill124 Lawsuit

against Ford Government