Ontario: Community and social services strike from 25 May 2026
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Across Ontario, OPSEU/SEFPO says workers at 27 community and social service agencies are prepared to begin strike action as early as Monday 25 May 2026 if no funding solution is reached. Agencies including Norfolk Association for Community Living and Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Addictions and Mental Health have warned clients a lawful strike could start at 12:01 a.m. on 25 May, citing chronic underfunding, wages and staffing concerns.
This alert was originally created on 23 May 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Organizer
- OPSEU/SEFPO
Affected Locations
- Ontario (province)
Sources
- https://opseu.org/show-your-solidarity-lockout-at-ingersoll-support-services
- https://www.norfolktoday.ca/2026/05/20/potential-strike-at-nacl-may-pause-key-programs-as-contingency-plans-roll-out
- https://www.brockvilledaily.ca/news/top-3-stories-in-brockville/strike-deadline-looms-as-leeds-and-grenville-agencies-brace-for-possible-shutdown
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