CUPE Ontario takes part in province-wide Day of Action for Long-Term Care with a stop in Hamilton
HAMILTON, ON –/COMMUNITYWIRE/– With Ontario entering the 2nd wave, and long-term care under threat, CUPE Ontario is joining the Ontario Health Coalition in Hamilton on October 8 for a car caravan. The event is part of over 20 rallies happening that day across the province.
The coalition of unions, community organizations, and community members are calling for improved conditions, full-time work, and wage increases for workers in long-term care; and a minimum care standard of 4-hours of hands-on care per resident per day.
WHO: Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario.
WHAT: Hamilton car caravan as part of the Day of Action for Long-Term Care.
WHEN: October 8, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Gore Park. 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton. Also available via telephone or zoom. Contact Daniel Tseghay at 647-220-9739 to be connected.
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For more information, contact:
Daniel Tseghay
Communications Representative, CUPE
dtseghay@cupe.ca
647-220-9739