Tentative agreement reached between Canadian blood Services and OPSEU

Today, Canadian Blood Services announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), representing its support employees in Ontario. 

The Ontario support employees represent approximately 20 percent of Canadian Blood Services’ 4,500 employees, and include drivers, clinic assistants, donor services representatives, phlebotomists and laboratory assistants, as well as clerical and administrative staff across Ontario.

“The tentative agreement demonstrates Canadian Blood Services’ commitment to the collective bargaining process and to the reliability and safety of Canada’s blood system,” said Ian Mumford, chief supply chain officer. “We are hopeful that the members will vote to ratify the agreement that has been mutually recommended by both Canadian Blood Services and OPSEU.”

In the meantime, business continues as usual. Donors are encouraged to continue supporting the blood system to help maintain an adequate supply of blood and blood products for Canadian patients.