Residents Urge Red Oak Management to Ensure Fair Wages for Staff

OTTAWA, Ontario—Ahead of scheduled interest arbitration tomorrow, residents of Sienna-owned Red Oak Retirement Home have expressed their support for staff demands by sending a letter to the management team. The residents appeal to Sienna, which has reported significant profits in the private retirement sector, to fulfill union requests for equitable salary increases. The letter emphasizes the financial strain caused by rising living costs, particularly on employees earning just above minimum wage. Representing over 60 essential workers—including personal support staff, caregivers, cooks, and custodians—CUPE 5102 highlights that many have gone over two years without a wage increase, despite the company's record-breaking earnings. Residents remind Sienna of its commitment to being a caring employer and urge the company to honor that promise by negotiating a fair agreement that maintains quality care and retains staff at Red Oak. Since CUPE 5102 members are not permitted to strike, they depend on interest arbitration, set for August 6, to resolve the dispute. For further details, contact: Bill Chalupiak CUPE Communications Representative [email protected] 416-707-1401