OPSEU Local 166 News https://www.opseu166.org/news Latest news from OPSEU Local 166 en-ca Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:11:33 GMT Deal reached to end nearly three-month Community Living London strike https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/deal-reached-to-end-nearly-three-month-community-living-london-strike Return-to-work and full service-reopening dates have not yet been announced. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/deal-reached-to-end-nearly-three-month-community-living-london-strike Community Living London strike nears potential resolution amid funding debate https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/community-living-london-strike-nears-potential-resolution-amid-funding-debate/ After three months on the picket line, workers with Community Living London (CLL) believe they are inching closer to a resolution for their labour dispute. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/community-living-london-strike-nears-potential-resolution-amid-funding-debate/ 12-week Community Living London strike heads to private mediation https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/12-week-community-living-london-strike-heads-to-private-mediation?fbclid=IwVERDUATt_o1wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHht0Hjrk3F91PwFqQzWHUih4hyKHZpoEctvB3s5Ilo2eE6LJMFvE2Ofx6tHb_aem_Akqy0kMWisDKm7akArnQ0Q Union is hopeful Tuesday’s mediation could lead to arbitration and end the walkout. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/12-week-community-living-london-strike-heads-to-private-mediation?fbclid=IwVERDUATt_o1wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHht0Hjrk3F91PwFqQzWHUih4hyKHZpoEctvB3s5Ilo2eE6LJMFvE2Ofx6tHb_aem_Akqy0kMWisDKm7akArnQ0Q Community Living London Strike Nears Three-Month Mark https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MuLwRmX0eNzrhW9pM2wSb?si=Evr10-kyQcKLrKxr9_oJ7A&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A3NZkpjrPBwuTW8Le5MGlru The Morning Show with Devon Peacock · Episode - Community Living London Strike Nears Three-Month Mark Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MuLwRmX0eNzrhW9pM2wSb?si=Evr10-kyQcKLrKxr9_oJ7A&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A3NZkpjrPBwuTW8Le5MGlru Family questions care for ill group home resident during strike https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/family-questions-care-for-ill-group-home-resident-during-strike Jane Mason’s family says her health deteriorated amid the Community Living London strike. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/family-questions-care-for-ill-group-home-resident-during-strike Deal struck between striking OPSEU workers and Community Living https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/pose-strike-over/article_36fa22dd-a656-54f8-8983-ebe719bc85be.html Two days of mediation results in an agreement ending the 10-week-long strike. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/pose-strike-over/article_36fa22dd-a656-54f8-8983-ebe719bc85be.html Months-long strike disrupts disability care, pushing Ontario families to the brink https://www.cp24.com/news/2026/08/06/months-long-strike-disrupts-disability-care-pushing-ontario-families-to-the-brink/ Many families are in the lurch since approximately 4,000 community, health and social services workers across Ontario stopped work in the spring. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.cp24.com/news/2026/08/06/months-long-strike-disrupts-disability-care-pushing-ontario-families-to-the-brink/ Community Living London workers escalate strike, picket executive director’s home https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/community-living-london-workers-escalate-strike-picket-executive-directors-home/ Striking Community Living London (CLL) workers took their job action to an east London neighbourhood Friday morning, targeting the residence of executive director Michelle Palmer. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/community-living-london-workers-escalate-strike-picket-executive-directors-home/ Community Living London workers escalate strike, picket executive director’s home https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/community-living-london-workers-escalate-strike-picket-executive-directors-home/ Striking Community Living London (CLL) workers took their job action to an east London neighbourhood Friday morning, targeting the residence of executive director Michelle Palmer. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/community-living-london-workers-escalate-strike-picket-executive-directors-home/ OPSEU/SEFPO files multiple Unfair Labour Practices alleging Ford government is the “ghost at the table” https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/GlobeNewswire/3435934/opseu-sefpo-files-multiple-unfair-labour-practices-alleging-ford-government-is-the-ghost-at-the-table/ OPSEU/SEFPO, the union representing 4,000 striking community, health and social services workers from 24 community agencies filed a first wave of Unfair Labour Practice applications regarding the Ford government’s role as a “ghost at the table” in negotiations. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/GlobeNewswire/3435934/opseu-sefpo-files-multiple-unfair-labour-practices-alleging-ford-government-is-the-ghost-at-the-table/ OPSEU workers from Middlesex Community Living visited Tuesday by their striking counterparts from London https://share.google/9aTWxsKeZclqYL35x Middlesex Community Living may be hitting the picket line if things don't change soon. Different areas have di... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://share.google/9aTWxsKeZclqYL35x 8 weeks, 2 heatwaves, no deal: Life on the OPSEU picket line https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/striking-community-living-london-workers-endure-through-the-heat-wave Striking Community Living London workers say morale remains high despite another heat wave settling over London Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/striking-community-living-london-workers-endure-through-the-heat-wave Mass mediation could bring OPSEU strike to an end https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/opseu-offers-mass-mediation/article_6fe1fe7f-eb61-5862-85f5-2b47d45c03bf.html Ontario Public Services Employees Union sends invitation to all employers, Premier Doug Ford and treasury board, to unite and negotiate agreement to end strike now in its eighth week. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/opseu-offers-mass-mediation/article_6fe1fe7f-eb61-5862-85f5-2b47d45c03bf.html Striking OPSEU/SEFPO members descend on the Treasury Board with a strong message for Premier Ford: “Come to the table, fund our services, end the strike.” https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/08/3324404/0/en/striking-opseu-sefpo-members-descend-on-the-treasury-board-with-a-strong-message-for-premier-ford-come-to-the-table-fund-our-services-end-the-strike.html Toronto, ON, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 1,000 striking community, health and social services workers showed up at the doorstep of... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/08/3324404/0/en/striking-opseu-sefpo-members-descend-on-the-treasury-board-with-a-strong-message-for-premier-ford-come-to-the-table-fund-our-services-end-the-strike.html Striking OPSEU workers deserve your support https://www.thespec.com/opinion/columnists/striking-opseu-workers-deserve-your-support/article_1ba3ed35-e3b3-54ea-9954-fcfd68c9a47f.html About 4,000 public sector workers are on strike for their owed backpay. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.thespec.com/opinion/columnists/striking-opseu-workers-deserve-your-support/article_1ba3ed35-e3b3-54ea-9954-fcfd68c9a47f.html Striking Community Living London workers attempt to confront Rob Flack at the MPP’s luncheon https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/striking-community-living-london-workers-attempt-to-confront-rob-flack-at-the-mpps-luncheon/ A business luncheon co-hosted by Elgin Middlesex London PC MPP Rob Flack was disrupted by protesters Tuesday. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/striking-community-living-london-workers-attempt-to-confront-rob-flack-at-the-mpps-luncheon/