In Ontario, thousands of community and social workers have gone on strike, demanding increased funding for their services and retroactive pay. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) states that chronic underfunding has led many workers to take on additional jobs to make ends meet, leaving vulnerable populations without adequate support. The strike involves workers from nearly two dozen community organizations, with some having initiated their strikes over the weekend. The union's demands also include retroactive pay related to Bill 124, which capped public sector wage increases at 1% and was later deemed unconstitutional. Since the repeal of this law, many public sector workers have received retroactive pay increases of 6.5% or more, but community and social services workers are still awaiting their compensation. OPSEU president JP Hornick has urged for support from employers, asserting that the workers' actions are vital for the communities they serve. The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the strike.