CUPE members take action to demand a fair deal from Extendicare

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire CUPE members take action to demand a fair deal from ExtendicareAuthor of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Sudbury, ON — CUPE 1182, one of 8 CUPE locals participating in the Extendicare Central Table bargaining held a rally in Sudbury today. The union representing workers at Extendicare York in Sudbury is calling attention to the ongoing delays at the bargain table. This coordinated bargaining has set the pattern for long-term care wages and benefits in Ontario. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, helping to improve the conditions for workers in long-term care and retirement homes across the province.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountTalks have been stalled since June 29, 2026. This stall is beginning to have ripple effects across the sector, with some employers declining to begin bargaining until the Extendicare Central Table is resolved. Unlike other sectors, health care workers do not have the right to strike in Ontario. Instead, they are subject to the Hospital Labour Relations Dispute Arbitration Act (HLDAA), which imposes Interest Arbitration when the parties are unable to reach a negotiated agreement. The arbitration awards of previous negotiations are often used as a guiding principle for arbitrators when considering their current cases. This process has created a significant backlog in the long-term care sector, with some employers negotiating agreements that expire before they are even signed.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Our negotiations set the standard for Long-Term Care workers across the province,” said Sheena Bracken, President of CUPE 1182. “We’re here today shine a light on this situation. Long-Term Care workers shouldn’t have to wait for a fair deal.”The union will continue to put pressure on the employer until this negotiation is resolved. “We would prefer to have the employer come back with a reasonable offer and negotiate in good faith,” said Bracken. “Until then, we will do everything we can to remind the employer that we deserve better.”View source version on businesswire.com: For more information, please contact: CUPE Communications OfficerThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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