Workers picket Toronto long-term care home over contract concerns

9/14/2026

Kensington Health workers in Toronto seek fair LTC and hospice contract terms See why staff are picketing over workload, vacation limits and disability benefits

Workers at Kensington Health LongTerm Care and Hospice in Toronto held an information picket on Saturday while they negotiated a new contract. The union, CUPE Local 4599, says staff are facing heavy workloads, stress, limits on vacation time, and a lack of longterm disability benefits. Kensington Health said it values its workers and will continue bargaining in an effort to reach a fair agreement. CBC Toronto says it has more details on the dispute.