WHO IS COPE ONTARIO? 

We are a membership-driven organization representing workers in various public and private sectors such as Health Care, Education, Financial Services, Labour Organizations, Non-Profit and Government agencies. With 20 locals and approximately 7,000 members across the province, we are a diverse and wide reaching union. We are affiliated to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) giving us strength in millions, allowing our members to have a voice in all issues affecting working people. It is also the purpose and aim of the Council to inform, advise and educate workers in the principles and policies of this Union and of the benefits and gains which they may achieve through organizing and collective bargaining.

Join us — Together we can make a difference!

Campaigns

Stop Violence in School

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Healthcare Privitization

Healthcare Privitization

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The Ford government has passed Bill-60 which is an unlawful attack on Ontario's public healthcare. 

 

Bill-60 allows the government to open private, for-profit hospitals, clinics and facilities which will make wealth, rather than medical need, the determining factor for treatment.  

This violates the Canada Health Act which states that healthcare in Canada exists to "protect, promote and restore the physical and mental well-being of residents of Canada and to facilitate reasonable access to health services without financial or other barriers." 

Healthcare privatization in Ontario is a  threat to accessibility, equity, quality of care, and public accountability. In order to prioritize patient well-being over profits, we must fight for a publicly funded and universally accessible healthcare system. Together, we can  safeguard a healthcare system that serves ALL Ontarians equitably and effectively.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION TODAY!

Tell Doug Ford and his government to keep their hands off of our public healthcare! 

Updates

Black History Month – Celebrating and Committing

February is Black History Month, and this year the celebration of cultures comes as right-wing forces try to turn back the struggle for equality.

Sadly, south of the border the Trumpian alt-right tries to make equity, diversity and inclusion bad words. On this side of the border, it’s time for vigilance, especially for unions, who have been at the forefront of the struggle for equality.

The work is far from complete, especially when it comes to Black workers, who of all equity-seeking groups are most likely to feel the sting of bias and exclusion.

Consider the stats:

In 2023, 16% of Black Canadians with a bachelor’s or higher degree worked in jobs requiring only high school, compared to 11% of the general population (SRDC).

Black Canadians earn 75.6 cents for every dollar earned by non-racialized Canadians (TMU).

Unemployment for Black Canadians in 2023 in Canada was 9%, higher than the national average of 5.4%.

Employers are 40% more likely to interview a job applicant with an English-sounding name, despite identical qualifications (Government of Canada).

This February, we celebrate the Black communities of Canada and all the contributions of Black Canadians to the country whose freedom we defend. When everyone is given the chance to contribute to their potential, all Canadians win.

MAKE YOUR PERSONAL ELECTION PLAN

The countdown is on for a provincial election called in the middle of the winter only so Doug  Ford could get back in before the PC’s abysmal ethical record catches up to them.

The Tories want you to tune out and not bother to cast your vote. Don’t fall for the PC ploy.

While Dougie has been making sweetheart deals with his business chronies, the rest of us are dealing with health care and education standards that are going down and a cost of living that’s going up.

Doug Ford is no Captain Canada. He told us the truth during that hot mic moment. He was delighted when Donald Trump was elected.

COPE Ontario is working with our locals and the labour movement to mobilize workers to act in their interests – vote against Doug Ford on election day.

For campaigns and canvasses in your area, check out the Ontario Federation of Labour website ofl.ca

Make your vote count!

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Toronto

Email:
Phone: 416-703-8515
Address:
555 Richmond St W, Suite 1101
Toronto, ON M5V 3B1

Thunder Bay

Email:
Phone: 807-345-9344
Address:
1265 East Arthur Street
Suite 600a, P.O. Box 42
Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 5H7