"CWSDS provides housing and care for adults with intellectual disabilities. Family members previously told CBC News 30 to 40 residents were moved from various group homes to the charity's headquarters, in preparation for the looming strike in September. Julie Geiss, OPSEU Local 249 president, told CBC Toronto keeping the residents from returning to their group homes is not necessary and can be harmful to those who rely on regular routines and familiarity."
"The CWSDS workers have officially been on strike since Nov. 19 after more than 40 days in a tenuous lockout position, according to the union. The dispute centers on wage increases and working conditions, but negotiations have stalled. Both sides met with the Ontario Labour Board on Dec. 3 with CWSDS offering a nine per cent wage increase over seven years. Geiss described the offer as insulting and noted that CWSDS's CEO, Patricia Kyle, received an almost 10 per cent raise in 2024."
"In a statement provided to CBC News, Kyle wrote, CWSDS remains ready and willing to return to the bargaining table to reach a fair and sustainable agreement. We are hopeful that ongoing dialogue will lead to a resolution that avoids further disruption and restores trust with staff, families, and the broader community. Resident relocation necessary to maintain services, CEO Kyle also wrote the decision to relocate residents was not made lightly and was necessary to, maintain 24/7 supportive living services with the appropriate"
Central West Specialized Developmental Services provides housing and care for adults with intellectual disabilities. Family members said 30 to 40 residents were moved from group homes to the charity's headquarters ahead of the looming strike. Union leadership says keeping residents from returning is unnecessary and potentially harmful to those who depend on familiar routines. CWSDS workers officially went on strike Nov. 19 after a prolonged lockout, with the dispute focused on wages and working conditions. Negotiations stalled despite a Dec. 3 Ontario Labour Board meeting and a nine per cent, seven-year wage offer from CWSDS. The CEO said the agency is willing to resume bargaining and described relocations as necessary to maintain 24/7 supportive living services.
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