Developmental Services

Issue 18 August 24, 2007 A tentative deal has been reached in Norfolk averting a possible strike. More...

Issue 17 August 17, 2007 - Members in developmental service units in Prince Edward and London have ratified collective agreements, ending the last two strikes. More…

Issue 16 August 16, 2007 - Tentative deals have been signed at community living agencies London and Prince Edward, meaning the last two developmental service strikes could soon end. more...

Issue 15 August 15, 2007 - Negotiators in Community Living Prince Edward are back to the bargaining table today. more...

Issue 14 August 14, 2007 - Two units remain on strike. Keep the donations coming. more...

Issue 13 August 13, 2007 - Five strikes are over but two continue after community living units in Chatham, Middlesex and Meaford ratified new collective agreements this weekend. London and Picton units remain out. more…

Issue 12 August 10, 2007 - Negotiators reached a tentative agreement today in Elgin Association for Community Living. Talks continue elsewhere. more…

Issue 11 August 9, 2007 - Negotiators reached a tentative agreement Aug. 8 in Community Living Tillsonburg. The deal was ratified today. m ore…

Issue 10 August 8, 2007 - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas was in London Aug. 7 and rebuked the directors of four community living agencies. more...

Issue 9 August 7, 2007 - Three employers torpedo talks over back-to-work protocols more...

Issue 8 August 3, 2007 - Hope grows for a settlement in strikes in the southwest; donations list update more...

Issue 7 August 2, 2007 - Rock steady on the lines; donations appreciated more...

Issue 6 - August 1, 2007 Government can't dodge workers across province more...

Issue 5 - July 31, 2007 “Keep up the Pressure!” says Thomas; Tillsonburg joins strike; list of donations is growing
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Issue 4 - July 30, 2007 OPSEU members shake Toronto! "It's not cricket" rally a success. more...

Photo (right) Sue Pazitny of Local 144, London, demonstrates on Front Street in Toronto July 30. Photo Brian Willer.

Issue 3 - July 27, 2007 Members mobilize across province. Where to send your donations.
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Issue 2 - July 26, 2007 Members picket Finance Minister in Newmarket. Join the list and make a difference; thanks for the donations.. more...

Issue 1 - July 25, 2007 Our strategy is working. Meaford joins the strike. Support and solidarity widespread. Why we fight. Tillsonburg and Prince Edward could join the fight. more...