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National Post
18 hours ago
- Health
- National Post
OCEU/CUPE 1750 thanks Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) for standing in solidarity
Article content TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is expressing gratitude to the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) for their strong public show of solidarity and support for more than 3,600 OCEU members currently on strike. Article content In a letter sent to WSIB President and CEO Jeffery Lang on June 23, ONA called on WSIB leadership to end the ongoing strike by negotiating a fair agreement that addresses workload, mental health, job security and wage improvements. Article content Article content 'We are incredibly grateful to the Ontario Nurses' Association and its president, Erin Ariss, for standing with us and recognizing the vital work our members do to support injured workers — including nurses,' said Harry Goslin, president of OCEU/CUPE 1750. 'This letter reflects the growing support from labour and frontline organizations who know that our fight is about fairness, respect and the future of Ontario's compensation system.' Article content ONA's letter highlights the impact of unsustainable workloads, the toll on mental health, and the lack of investment in staff — while noting that the employer has spent more than $14.5 million on external consultants rather than its own workforce. Article content 'Their words send a powerful message: frontline workers deserve better,' Goslin said. 'We are proud to have ONA by our side as we continue pushing for a fair deal that reflects the value and professionalism of OCEU members.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For more information, please contact: Article content Article content Bill Chalupiak Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
OCEU/CUPE 1750 Calls on WSIB to Offer Fair Deal Before Canada Day
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 27, 2025-- With the Canada Day long weekend fast approaching, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on WSIB leadership to stop stalling and bring forward a fair deal for more than 3,600 frontline staff who remain on strike. Despite claims from WSIB that negotiations are 'ongoing,' the union has not received a contact proposal from the employer since June 15. The Union called on the employer to table their best and final offer. 'This lack of meaningful engagement shows Ontario the WSIB leadership has turned their back on the 5.6 million workers covered by the WSIB,' said Harry Goslin, president of OCEU/CUPE 1750. 'WSIB owes it their employees to get back to face to face negotiations – not hide behind the mediator.' Goslin also rejected WSIB's claim that the union is unwilling to accept a deal. 'We are prepared to accept a fair deal. What we're not going to accept is an offer that fails to respect the critical work our members do,' he said. 'The employer hasn't presented a 'yes' offer – they've presented low wages and more study to understand workload. We don't need more study, we need immediate action. Workers have clearly said no to the status quo.' The union's bargaining team remains available 24/7. But the employer's silence and unwillingness to table a fair proposal have stalled progress – prolonging a strike that continues to impact injured workers and frontline services. 'We're going into another weekend of disruption because WSIB refuses to act,' Goslin said. 'They need to stop hiding behind spin, step up and offer a fair deal before Canada Day.' OCEU is calling on WSIB's CEO and board of directors to break the silence, stop the delays and deliver a respectful settlement that reflects the essential work of Ontario's compensation workers. mb/cope491 View source version on CONTACT: For more information, please contact: Bill Chalupiak CUPE Communications Representative [email protected] 416-707-1401 KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PUBLIC POLICY/GOVERNMENT LABOR SOURCE: Canadian Union of Public Employees Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/27/2025 10:35 AM/DISC: 06/27/2025 10:35 AM
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
OCEU/CUPE 1750 Calls on WSIB to Offer Fair Deal Before Canada Day
Article content TORONTO — With the Canada Day long weekend fast approaching, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on WSIB leadership to stop stalling and bring forward a fair deal for more than 3,600 frontline staff who remain on strike. Article content Despite claims from WSIB that negotiations are 'ongoing,' the union has not received a contact proposal from the employer since June 15. The Union called on the employer to table their best and final offer. Article content 'This lack of meaningful engagement shows Ontario the WSIB leadership has turned their back on the 5.6 million workers covered by the WSIB,' said Harry Goslin, president of OCEU/CUPE 1750. 'WSIB owes it their employees to get back to face to face negotiations – not hide behind the mediator.' Article content Goslin also rejected WSIB's claim that the union is unwilling to accept a deal. Article content 'We are prepared to accept a fair deal. What we're not going to accept is an offer that fails to respect the critical work our members do,' he said. 'The employer hasn't presented a 'yes' offer – they've presented low wages and more study to understand workload. We don't need more study, we need immediate action. Workers have clearly said no to the status quo.' Article content The union's bargaining team remains available 24/7. But the employer's silence and unwillingness to table a fair proposal have stalled progress – prolonging a strike that continues to impact injured workers and frontline services. Article content 'We're going into another weekend of disruption because WSIB refuses to act,' Goslin said. 'They need to stop hiding behind spin, step up and offer a fair deal before Canada Day.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
OCEU/CUPE 1750 Calls on WSIB to Offer Fair Deal Before Canada Day
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the Canada Day long weekend fast approaching, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on WSIB leadership to stop stalling and bring forward a fair deal for more than 3,600 frontline staff who remain on strike. Despite claims from WSIB that negotiations are 'ongoing,' the union has not received a contact proposal from the employer since June 15. The Union called on the employer to table their best and final offer. 'This lack of meaningful engagement shows Ontario the WSIB leadership has turned their back on the 5.6 million workers covered by the WSIB,' said Harry Goslin, president of OCEU/CUPE 1750. 'WSIB owes it their employees to get back to face to face negotiations – not hide behind the mediator.' Goslin also rejected WSIB's claim that the union is unwilling to accept a deal. 'We are prepared to accept a fair deal. What we're not going to accept is an offer that fails to respect the critical work our members do,' he said. 'The employer hasn't presented a 'yes' offer – they've presented low wages and more study to understand workload. We don't need more study, we need immediate action. Workers have clearly said no to the status quo.' The union's bargaining team remains available 24/7. But the employer's silence and unwillingness to table a fair proposal have stalled progress – prolonging a strike that continues to impact injured workers and frontline services. 'We're going into another weekend of disruption because WSIB refuses to act,' Goslin said. 'They need to stop hiding behind spin, step up and offer a fair deal before Canada Day.' OCEU is calling on WSIB's CEO and board of directors to break the silence, stop the delays and deliver a respectful settlement that reflects the essential work of Ontario's compensation workers. mb/cope491
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
OCEU President Harry Goslin to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in Waterloo
Article content WATERLOO, Ontario — Harry Goslin, president of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join striking Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers on the picket line outside the constituency office of NDP MPP Catherine Fife at 100 Regina St. S. in Waterloo on Thursday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. Article content His appearance follows a renewed call from the union for WSIB leadership to finalize a fair deal before Canada Day, as the strike by more than 3,600 frontline workers stretches over two months. Article content Where: Article content 'This strike cannot drag on any longer,' said Goslin. 'The WSIB has delayed long enough. Our bargaining team is a fully empowered decision-making body. What's missing is a mandate from WSIB leadership — especially the CEO — to finalize a deal and end this disruption.' Article content These essential workers process injury claims, support safe return-to-work plans and deliver critical services to injured Ontarians. Despite repeated efforts by the union to reach a resolution, WSIB leadership has not tabled a final offer or allowed a member vote. Article content 'We're calling on the WSIB to pull out all the stops and get this done before Canada Day,' said Goslin. 'It's time to finish the deal — and restore stability for injured workers across Ontario.' Article content The union's team remains ready 24/7 to reach a settlement. Meanwhile, system breakdowns and mounting service delays have underscored the impact of the ongoing strike. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For more information, please contact: Article content Article content Article content Article content
