Northumberland Labour Council is concerned that Premier Ford will stay true to his word.
As Doug Ford and his Conservatives gets settled into their second majority, the Council wants workers to be the primary focus.
According to Northumberland Labour Council President, Dan Tobin, workers deserve dignity, respect and good governance.
The Council wants workers to be the primary focus in the coming years but they’re also concerned for teachers as they come to the end of their contract.
He added that considering the strain on the system, the cuts to funding, as well as the learning loss and mental health strain on young people due to school shutdowns, he’s wondering if fair negotiations can even take place.
Tobin said he wants to see a move away from private-for-profit long-term facilities, and added this sector was the most decimated during the pandemic due to years of under-funding and lack of oversite by multiple governments.
Tobin is afraid for our seniors as he believes that many private for profit homes sacrifice the health and safety of our vulnerable seniors so that they can increase their profits.
The labour council will be watching to see if Ford keeps his campaign promise to be ‘here for the worker’, but Tobin is doubtful.
Ontario needs higher wages, paid sick days, real investments in public healthcare, and public education stated Tobin.
