TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To mark the start of Developmental Services Appreciation Week on June 19, workers from across Ontario will hold a rally at the office of the Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services. Representing over 20,000 developmental service workers across the province, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Ontario) have launched a campaign to raise awareness about this overworked and unacknowledged sector. The campaign – It’s Life Changing Work – calls for Minister Michael Parsa to ensure that these skilled and dedicated frontline workers have the resources needed to provide the quality services Ontarians deserve.
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SPEAKERS: |
JP Hornick, President, OPSEU/SEFPO |
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Fred Hahn, President, CUPE Ontario |
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Sara Labelle, OPSEU Regional Vice President |
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Jaison Parayil, Developmental service worker and CUPE Local 2191 member |
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Pam Frache, Justice for Workers |
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WHEN: |
Monday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. |
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WHERE: |
13085 Yonge St. #201, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3S8 |
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Contacts
Jesse Mintz
CUPE Communications Representative
416 704 9642
[email protected]
Justin Stayshyn
OPSEU/SEFPO Communications Officer
416 557 2853
[email protected]
