OCEU/CUPE 1750 thanks Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) for standing in solidarity
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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.
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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.
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'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.'
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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.
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'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.'
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