Social services
Submission by CUPE to the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario
Nov 2, 2011 11:28 AM A review of social assistance is currently underway in Ontario. The review is being conducted by a Commission appointed by the liberal government. CUPE is concerned that the government will enforce more strict eligibility criteria while at the same time reducing social assistance benefits. CUPE has met with the Commission to outline our concerns and recommendations for positive change which are discussed in the research paper. more »
Standing room only at social services sector meeting
Oct 30, 2011 08:03 PM Government cuts and privatization were the hot topic. Delegates packed the room to capacity to share concerns about the effects cuts and systemic underfunding were having on service delivery and workload. Guest speaker Trish Hennessy shared results from focus group testing, revealing that when asked, most Canadians greatly value public services. more »
B.C. Community Social Services workers approve new contracts
Oct 17, 2011 02:40 PM New agreement improves job security and work practices in community-based social services sector. British Columbia’s frontline General Services and Community Living Services workers have approved their new collective agreements. more »
- Hamilton developmental service workers support Martha House with donation 01/20/12
- Recognize important work supporting people with a developmental disability, say front-line workers celebrating Developmental Service Worker Appreciation Day this week 01/20/12
- Developmental service workers call on McMeekin to work together to advocate for increased funding 01/20/12
- Recognize important work supporting people with a developmental disability, say front-line workers celebrating Developmental Service Worker Appreciation Day January 18 01/18/12
- CUPE Community social services workers deserve recognition and respect 01/17/12
- Recognize important work supporting people with a developmental disability, say front-line workers celebrating Developmental Service Worker Appreciation Day January 18 01/16/12
- BC Liberal jobs strategy to cut employment service for 14,000 DTES residents 12/19/11
- Peterborough Public Health staff speak out to stop front line service cuts 12/15/11
- Child welfare staff build better futures donate to Dryden children and youth initiatives 10/26/11
- Child welfare staff build better futures donate to Red Lake and Ear Falls children and youth initiatives 10/26/11