TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor unequivocally condemns Minister Lecce's imposed contract and preemptive back-to-work legislation, standing in full support of CUPE education workers.
"CUPE education workers, including educational assistants, janitors and support staff are some of the lowest paid workers in Ontario's education sector and they have a right to negotiate for better working conditions. Minister Lecce must meet them at the table, not unlawfully revoke their right to strike," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. "Unifor will be behind these workers and all workers who stand up against the Ford government's unprecedented attempt to diminish worker's rights to bargain better working conditions."
This fall, the 55,000 members of CUPE Ontario's School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) issued the required 5-day strike notice on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Minister Lecce responded by tabling legislation, invoking the Notwithstanding Clause, to impose a contract on the workers and pass legislation prohibiting a strike.
"This is a dark day for workers' rights in Canada. Workers must have a say in our own working conditions. Without the right to strike, we are all subject to the whim of the boss, or in this case, of Minister Lecce, to set our working conditions," said Naureen Rizvi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. "Unifor members across...
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