Member of an incredible family. Worker, paramedic, patient & community advocate. Chair, OPSEU/SEFPO Ambulance Division Executive Board Member, OPSEU/SEFPO.
Newcastle, Ontario
Joined July 2011
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Joel Usher retweeted
First day of Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham cancelled due to incomplete track cp24.com/news/sports/2026/08…
Ontario has a responsibility to keep these workers safe. @DavidPiccini, please ensure this assaulted worker finds justice and the hazards at Central North & other provincial Correctional Centres are addressed. The workers can identify the dangers and offer constructive remedies.
While many were out enjoying the long weekend, one of our officers was violently assaulted by an inmate struggling with mental health issues.
This "justice" system continues to criminalize mental illness instead of treating it.
Be better Ontario.
@ONsafety #CorrectionsStrong
Joel Usher retweeted
🚨Doug Ford is running a notorious Anti-Same Sex marriage knob in Oshawa:
Jerry Oulette has been a fixture at anti-gay rights protests for years, famously saying "I believe the definition of marriage in Canada should remain as a "union of one man and one woman, to the exclusion of all others."
Oshawa - don't vote for Jerry. Pass this around.
He's a doucher.
Joel Usher retweeted
DRLC proudly stands in #solidarity with @cupw
members. We’re asking you SHOW YOUR SUPPORT on the picket lines!
Together, let’s send a powerful message to Canada Post: WE STAND WITH POSTAL WORKERS!
Joel Usher retweeted
Learn more about the Williams Treaties, which cover lands between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River, and along the shore of Lake Ontario up to Lake Simcoe.
Nov 3 – 9 is #TreatiesRecognitionWeek in Ontario.
Learn more: downiewenjack.ca/treaties
#TreatyON #DoSomething
Joel Usher retweeted
There is nothing “reasonable” about the contemplation of using the notwithstanding clause in regards to helping the unhoused.
Rather than pander to the ask from Ford to “ask me for it”, let’s collectively demand that the prov properly fund ODSP, mental health care, housing etc
Give me a break. How about the mom that wants to take her kid to the playground, but can’t? Or the walking trail that is now fully blocked? Or the downtown businesses in our cores that are being decimated by encampments? Where are their rights? There has to be reasonableness to this to this issue. If we have sanctioned areas and yet they just refuse to use those areas, or refuse shelters or units, the pendulum is swung too far.
Joel Usher retweeted
On September 30, we wear orange to remember Phyllis’ story and the 150,000 Indigenous children like her who were taken from their families, communities, and cultures.
Join us tomorrow for A Day To Listen or listen now at ow.ly/LYrG50TvK5e
#DoSomething #OrangeShirtDay
Let's make some noise for all the vulnerable children, youth, and families! Children's aid and child protection workers are sounding the alarm bells 🚨 🔔. Long past time for the @OntarioPCCaucus to step up and #fundtheneedON
@OPSEU @SEFPO @MichaelParsa @fordnation
Joel Usher retweeted
Lisa was the worst thing to happen to Autistic people in Ontario. Behind closed doors she would threaten Providers that it would be a long 4 years if they didn’t back her! @LouisBusch can confirm. I hope you get far away from politics . What @GailVazOxlade said
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Joel Usher retweeted
Ontario paramedics face an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study.
Paramedics are particularly vulnerable to melanoma and prostate cancer, likely due to carcinogenic exposures encountered during emergency responses. bit.ly/4dGKLoR
Joel Usher retweeted
Reposting as a reminder that in fact MZO's and "strong mayor powers" do not override the Duty to Consult with First Nations.
@TwpofScugog @ChiefsofOntario @AnishNation @envirodefence @OntarioNature #ONpoli @PaulCalandra @Andrea_Khanjin @RockCouncillor
There is a housing shortage in Ontario, but let’s be clear that MZOs or “strong mayor powers” do not override the Duty to Consult with First Nations. MSIFN has spoken out on the dangerous and short-sighted development plans in the past, (1/2)
durhamregion.com/news/counci…
Joel Usher retweeted
ICYMI: Scugog Island First Nation reminds Pickering Mayor – again – to consult with Indigenous community
Read more: durham.insauga.com/scugog-is…
ALT ICYMI: Scugog Island First Nation reminds Pickering Mayor – again – to consult with Indigenous community Read more: https://durham.insauga.com/scugog-island-first-nation-reminds-pickering-mayor-again-to-consult-with-indigenous-community/
Joel Usher retweeted
Calling All Allies: Organizing meeting to support
@OPSEU members! WEDNESDAY, Jul 9th at 7pm PLEASE SHARE FAR + WIDE! #OnPoli #justice4workers #SupportLCBOworkers
Joel Usher retweeted
Picket lines are going up across the Province, including at the largest LCBO Warehouse, right here in Durham Region. Let's show LCBO workers that we stand with them in the fight against privatization - find a picket line in Durham: campaigndashboard.app/opseur…
Joel Usher retweeted
Minden represents what is best about Ontario - a determined, principled group of people going to the wall to fight for their Local hospital and democracy! #peopleb4profits #healthcarenotwealthcare
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‘Strong Mayor’ powers don’t cancel obligation to consult on treaty issues, @MSIFN Chief tells Pickering Mayor @Insauga
durham.insauga.com/strong-ma…
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April 28: workers, their families, labour councils, unions and community partners will gather at #DayOfMourning events across Ontario to remember all those workers killed and made ill by unsafe and unhealthy work and to recommit to what matters most — worker well being.
