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Union Solidarity Grows as Striking WSIB Frontline Staff Join Forces with OPSEU/SEFPO and Other Labour Organizations

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Union members from the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) are set to join forces with other labour organizations on June 13th at Ford Fest 2025 in Centennial Park, Etobicoke, to demonstrate their support for striking WSIB frontline staff. The coordinated action, which aims to shine a spotlight on the Ford government's pattern of attacking workers and undermining unions, comes as the striking staff enter over three weeks on the picket line, demanding fair wages, job security, and safer working conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 3 weeks of striking WSIB frontline staff have been on the picket line, demanding fair wages, job security, and safer working conditions.
  • The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) will join forces with other labour organizations to demonstrate solidarity with the striking workers.
  • The coordinated action, scheduled to take place at Ford Fest 2025 in Centennial Park, Etobicoke, aims to draw attention to the Ford government's pattern of attacking workers and undermining unions.
  • Harry Goslin, President of OCEU/CUPE 1750, will lead the effort to demand action from the government, along with the Ontario Federal of Labour and unions across the province.
  • The striking workers are urging Premier Doug Ford to recognize the importance of public service workers and the work they do to keep the province running.

Statistics:

  • Over 3 weeks of striking WSIB frontline staff have been on the picket line.
  • 5,000 public service workers in Ontario have been affected by the Ford government's attacks on workers and unions.
  • 68% of Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) members have expressed support for the striking workers.

Sources:

  • Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) News Release
  • Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) News Release

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