Family members of people living in Halton-area group homes say their loved ones were moved to an Oakville, Ont., facility without family consent, prompting concerns for their wellbeing. On Friday morning, about a dozen family members protested outside the facility to voice their frustration.

Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS), says the moves took place to ensure around-the-clock care in the event of a labour disruption. The charity is in the process of negotiating a new contract for the majority of its frontline workers, who are unionized with Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 249.

“We made this difficult decision with the best interests of the people we serve at heart,” CEO Patricia Kyle said in a statement to CBC Hamilton, adding that in the even

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