“We’re exhausted, but the residents are counting on us.” – CUPE 4599 to hold information picket ahead of contract negotiations at Kensington Medical Center in Toronto
Toronto -- The workers of CUPE 4599 provide quality care for the residents of Kensington Health Long-Term Care and Hospice in Toronto’s Kensington Market.
The work is physically and psychologically demanding, but the workers show up every day to provide care for some of the most vulnerable members of the community because, they care.
High workload, coupled with high stress and low pay has caused turnover at the home to skyrocket.
With contract negotiations underway, the local is taking to the streets to call on the community to help them fight for better working conditions.
At 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 12, members of the local will hold and information picket calling on the community to support them.
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