OPSEU President is skeptical of government promises of needed improvements to health care

OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is skeptical of government promises of needed improvements to health care, mental health and addictions, and access to more affordable child care and postsecondary education. “We've had fifteen years of austerity, of cuts,” says Thomas. “That's closer to 25 years when you include the Tories' time in office. In that time, our public services have been grossly underfunded, and understaffed. So, while it's nice to hear that the government cares, the time for talking about caring has passed, it's time to do.” Thomas says after the budget is released, “we'll see then just how committed they are to taking action. We'll also see if there's a real commitment to walk away from costly privatization schemes.”