What is SAMS?

SAMS or the Social Assistance Management System is the new software program being used by social services agencies, such as Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program), across Ontario . These are vital services provided by the Province and municipalities. (more…)

 Links to News Articles Concerning Public Health Cuts

1. Windsor-Essex County Health Unit urges provincial safeguarding of public health services amidst layoffs and funding challenges – CommunityWire
2. 2 dozen staff could be laid off from Windsor-Essex health unit due to budget constraints | CBC News
3. Windsor-Essex health unit to cut 10 per cent of staff amid budget constraints | Windsor Star
4. Health unit votes to pause Windsor’s SafePoint amid provincial review | Windsor Star
5. Job Cuts At The Health Unit | windsoriteDOTca News – windsor ontario’s neighbourhood newspaper windsoriteDOTca News

CUPE Local 543 is a composite local with a variety of employers and collective agreements.

If you have questions about about your collective agreement, please get in touch with your steward or one of the executive.

CUPE 543 Bylaws

CUPE Local 543 is committed to treating all our members with dignity and respect. Every voice is important in our Local which is why we take the by-laws that govern our interactions very seriously.

Greenshield Canada

Please click on the links provided below to get pension specific information for your plan:

• Multi-Sector Pension Plan (MSPP)
• OMERS

INTERESTING LINKS:

• Mouseland – Tommy Douglas YouTube

CUPE Ontario

• Long Term Care – More than 10,000 nursing home residents are abused by fellow residents each year across Canada – over 40% of them in Ontario. The government has ignored calls for more direct hands-on care for residents.