Developmental Services: Dignity is not optional

Toronto – OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says the Ford government is trying to score cheap political points on the backs of families who have children with autism. “I’m not the only one who thinks so,” said Thomas. “Kitchener MPP Amy Fee helped announce the government’s terrible scheme to cut and privatize autism services. But...

OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas released this message today to all members of OPSEU Sector 2 to mark Developmental Services Appreciation Day. Dear friends: Today is Developmental Services Appreciation Day. On behalf of the 155,000 members of this great union, I want to thank you for your commitment and your compassion. You make life better...

The people who provide developmental services will be rallying in communities across the province tomorrow, pressuring community agencies and the provincial government to address the inadequate funding and precarious working conditions that put the entire system at risk. “The government knows the developmental services system needs a massive overhaul, but it is refusing to act,”...