# CUPE Demands Fair Child Care Standards

> Child care workers rally in Toronto as CUPE calls for government action on fair wages and benefits.
- Title: CUPE Demands Fair Child Care Standards · Financialpost
- Summary: Child care workers rally in Toronto as CUPE calls for government action on fair wages and benefits. CUPE Ontario demands the Ford government implement fair…
- Keywords: cupe, ford government, child care workers, toronto, queens park, wage floor, benefits, pension standards, bilateral agreement, strike, money, business
- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/cupe-to-call-on-ford-government-to-deliver-fair-standards-as-child-care-workers-rally-at-queens-park
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- Topics: cupe, ford government, child care workers, toronto, queens park, wage floor, benefits, pension standards, bilateral agreement, strike, money, business
## Child Care Workers Rally
CUPE Ontario will call on the Ford government to enact fair standards for child care workers including a proper wage floor, meaningful benefits and pension standards.
## Rally at Queens Park
Child care workers from across Ontario will hold a rally in front of the legislature on October 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
## Strike Threat
CUPE Local 2484 members at Ideal Child Services have been locked out since October 5 and could strike as early as next week.
## Key takeaway

CUPE Ontario demands the Ford government implement fair standards for child care workers including wage floors, benefits, and accountability measures.