Latest News, Press Release 29 May 2019 Long-term care workers challenge government: Tell CEOs to put resident care over profitsSEIU Healthcare called upon the Ford Government to support its call for privately owned long-term care homes to put more money into frontline care. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News 27 May 2019 Apply now for SEIU Healthcare’s 2019 Summer Academy!Applications are now open for SEIU Healthcare’s 2019 Summer Academy. Apply online for training to a program that enhances your leadership skills, networking opportunities with your fellow leaders, and specially designed courses to boost your confidence. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News 16 May 2019 SEIU Healthcare nurses lobby MPPs at Queen’s ParkOn May 15, 2019 more than 40 SEIU Healthcare nurses and staff met with several MPPs at Queen’s Park to discuss the challenges they face every day in their profession and the barriers they encounter to providing the best possible care for their patients. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News, Press Release 02 May 2019 Pay Equity Decision A Win for Women Working in LTC HomesSEIU Healthcare is celebrating a decision by Ontario’s Divisional Court that significantly strengthens the pay equity rights of workers in predominantly-female public-sector workplaces. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News 01 May 2019 Members rally at Bluewater Health for pay equityOn Thursday, April 25, more than 50 SEIU Healthcare members, staff, and community supporters rallied outside of Bluewater Health in Sarnia to demand the hospital complete its pay equity plan. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News, Press Release 11 Apr 2019 SEIU Healthcare reaction to the 2019 Ontario BudgetHealthcare is not a real priority in the 2019 Ontario budget. The challenges our system face will only grow as the demand for services far outstrips expenditures in this budget. This budget confirms the coming years will be harder for frontline workers across the healthcare system in Ontario. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News 11 Apr 2019 SEIU Healthcare officially opens new office in St. CatharinesAlmost 200 SEIU Healthcare nurses attended our inaugural Nursing Leadership Assembly at the Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale Hotel on March 25, 2019. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News 04 Mar 2019 2019 International Women’s Day Celebration BrunchSEIU Healthcare President, Sharleen Stewart, was the keynote speaker at the 2019 International Women’s Day Celebration Brunch on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Emily Innes-Leroux
Celebratory Days, Latest News, Profiles 27 Feb 2019 Black History Month: Celebrating Ann NairnAnn Nairn was selected by her co-worker to be recognized during Black History Month because she is “knowledgeable and reliable” and always helpful. Emily Innes-Leroux
Celebratory Days, Latest News, Profiles 26 Feb 2019 Black History Month: Celebrating Myrtle MorrisonMyrtle Morrison is a PSW at Revera Kennedy Lodge Long Term Care Home in Scarborough, Ont. Myrtle was born in Jamaica and raised by her loving grandmother. She emigrated to Canada when she was 19-years-old to move in with her mother and stepfather. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News, Profiles 12 Feb 2019 Black History Month: Celebrating Beverley JonesA colleague of Beverley Jones requested that she be acknowledged during Black History Month because “Beverley is purple strong.” Beverley is the chief steward and a cook with Compass at Runnymede Healthcare Centre in Toronto. Emily Innes-Leroux
Latest News, Profiles 07 Feb 2019 Black History Month: Celebrating Donna ThomasDonna Thomas’ co-worker selected her to be acknowledged during Black History Month because she has actively engaged many of her fellow members to become more involved with their union. Donna has been an SEIU Healthcare for more than 20 years, is a steward, and she is passionate about the labour movement. Emily Innes-Leroux
