Hello All
As you are already aware, the Provincial Government released its 2026 Budget yesterday. Attached is a media release prepared by OCHU in response to the budget.
The budget provides a 4% increase in hospital funding, which is still short of the 6% increase hospitals need to keep pace with rising costs.
We want to take a moment to recognize the impact of your activism. The 4% increase is a direct result of your hard work:
- Pushing back against job cuts in your workplaces.
- Attending and speaking up at MPP and hospital rallies.
- Attending FAC meetings and asking important questions.
Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and together, we’ve achieved a 2% improvement.
However, this is not the time to relax. We are still 2% short, and more pressure is needed to secure the funding our hospitals require.
Over the coming weeks, we have locals holding workplace rallies, and regional rallies hosted by the OHC ( Ontario Health Coalition). We are encouraging you to attend the ones in your region if possible
Your activism made a difference and we need to continue the fight.
In Solidarity
Michael, Kevin and Sharon
