A City of Greater Sudbury staffing report shows 116 paramedics were hired from 2020 to 2025 — 69% of the current workforce — yet total headcount barely moved, confirming a retention crisis. CUPE Local 4705 says nearly half of primary care paramedics now have under five years of experience, and advanced care paramedics fell from 69 to 57. HR leaders should read this as a churn case study, not a headcount problem.
Source: timminspress.com
CUPE's new report reveals a dangerous funding gap in Ontario hospitals, where expenses surge 8.2% yearly but budgets fail to match. The resulting capacity strain is driving burnout and attrition among healthcare workers, prompting a 15-city union tour to demand action.
A CUPE report reveals that Ontario hospital inpatient days have grown 29% over a decade, driven by an aging population, while current fiscal year funding falls 3% short of service maintenance. The union warns this capacity crisis threatens patient outcomes and is fueling privatization pressures.
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