CUPE 2484 Members Mark Child Care Worker Appreciation Day on Picket Lines as Another Child Care Strike Looms in Toronto

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire CUPE 2484 Members Mark Child Care Worker Appreciation Day on Picket Lines as Another Child Care Strike Looms in TorontoAuthor of the article:CUPE 2484 members remain locked out at Ideal Child Services Group as workers at another Toronto child care centre prepare for a possible strike next weekTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountTORONTO — CUPE 2484 members at Ideal Child Services Group (ICSG) are recognizing Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day on picket lines as they remain locked out by their employer for a third week, while other Local 2484 members at Start Right Child Care Centre are spending the day preparing to strike as early as next week, raising the possibility that even more Toronto child care workers could be off the job in their fight for a fair agreement.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day is a day to recognize the skilled professionals who care for children, support families and help communities thrive. But today those words ring hollow for the CUPE 2484 members either on picket lines or preparing to strike as their employers continue to refuse to provide the wages and working conditions they deserve.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Child care workers hear a lot about how important they are, especially on a day like today, but appreciation cannot just be a few nice words or a social media post,” said Jess Tomas, president of CUPE 2484. “If these employers truly value these workers, they need to show it at the bargaining table. That means fair wages, decent benefits and working conditions that recognize the skill and dedication these jobs demand.”At ICSG, some workers earn more than $10 an hour less than their unionized counterparts at other child care centres just blocks away. Workers are fighting for fair wages, more paid sick days, WSIB coverage and a pension, basic protections that many other CUPE 2484-represented workplaces already provide.CUPE 2484 says the lockout and resulting child care disruptions could have been avoided if the employer had engaged meaningfully in negotiations.“Our members want to be back at work, caring for children and supporting families,” said Tomas. “They are asking for a fair deal and the basic protections they need to support themselves and their families. The employer needs to stop talking about how much it values child care and start demonstrating that value through its actions.”The potential for further job action at Start Right Child Care Centre shows that CUPE 2484 members at ICSG are not alone when it comes to the broader challenges facing child care workers. When wages fall behind the cost of living and workers lack basic protections, the consequences extend beyond any single workplace. Workers struggle to remain in the sector, families face uncertainty and children risk losing the consistency and continuity that are so important to their development.“Today should be about celebrating child care workers, but it should also be a reminder of what needs to change,” Tomas said. “You cannot build a strong child care system on the backs of workers who are struggling to make ends meet. If employers want experienced, dedicated professionals to stay in this sector, they need to treat them accordingly. Our members deserve better, and families deserve a child care system that supports the people who make it possible.”The union continues to call on ICSG management to return to meaningful negotiations and end the lockout and urges management at Start Right Child Care to work toward a fair agreement before more workers are forced into job action.View source version on businesswire.com: Eric Bell CUPE Communications ebell@cupe.ca (306) 580-0893This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.