Workers at Sienna Living’s Case Manor in Bobcaygeon, located just north of the Greater Toronto Area, found out that their employer is cutting 1300 hours per month from their schedules in the spring. The workers, members of CUPE 3204, are PSWs, maintenance, recreation, and kitchen staff that ensure the quality of life for residents of the home.
“Our Union is taking every action we can to fight back against this move by the employer, including sounding the alarm for the community,” said Joan Kelly, president of CUPE 3204. “We do this work because we care, not to get rich. Cutting our hours of work and laying off two of our union positions shows us the employer doesn’t value our work, or care about the residents’ needs.”
In response to this move by management, the union has filed a series of grievances and is reviewing other options.