OPSEU/SEFPO workers at Canadian Blood Services strike a blow against privatization

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Toronto, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OPSEU/SEFPO members at Canadian Blood Services (CBS) are chalking up a significant win against privatization by ratifying a historic collective agreement.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 AccountThe agreement, which brings workers from public blood and plasma donation clinics together under a single contract, comes as CBS announces plans to expand operations into multiple new locations across Ontario. With this newly ratified agreement, workers at any future CBS collection sites that open will be represented by OPSEU/SEFPO.“For years OPSEU/SEFPO members have been fighting for a blood and plasma collection system that puts donor safety over private profits – and this week, that fight paid off,” said OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick. “This agreement, paired with the expansion of public collection sites, is proof that we are moving in the right direction.”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 againCBS public donation sites set the standard for what a publicly accountable, well-staffed blood and plasma donation system can look like – effectively making the new contract and the expansion a strong case against privatization.The commitment to opening new public collection sites could reduce reliance on private, for-profit collection centres like those operated by pharmaceutical giant Grifols. For-profit donation sites have recently come under public scrutiny following three donor fatalities in Manitoba, a lawsuit over a donation-related kidney injury at a Winnipeg collection centre, as well as non-compliant safety inspections of Grifols donation centres in other provinces, including at their head office in Oakville, Ontario.“All levels of government need a reminder that privatization is not the only way to grow, in fact it’s a step in the wrong direction,” added Hornick. “As demand grows, we need to invest in public services including our health care system and public blood supply.”Steve Fairbairn, OPSEU/SEFPO Communications Ontario Public Service Employees Union / Syndicat des employés de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (OPSEU/SEFPO) 416-578-9912 sfairbairn@opseu.org This 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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