CUPE National met with CUPE Ontario Health @Home locals and reviewed novel proposals put forward by OPSEU related to the bargaining unit configuration in the newly merged organization.
After discussion and reflection, CUPE has decided it will not participate in a bargaining council framework. This is not a decision taken lightly – but one that recognizes the importance of finding a bargaining unit structure that empowers Ontario Health @Home workers to achieve the best bargaining results and fits CUPE’s structure.
We will continue to work with other unions in the Ontario health care sector and proceed with the normal labour relations processes under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act.