April 2020

Show support for frontline healthcare workers by joining us in your vehicles for appreciation rallies on April 30 and May 2

SEIU Healthcare advocated for an across the board wage increase for all healthcare workers at the onset of this pandemic, but a temporary pay bump cannot be a replacement for the personal protective equipment too many workers are still being denied.

An OLRB Order has reinforced union claims that not enough was being done during the COVID-19 crisis by either the provincial government or long-term care corporations to keep workers and nursing home residents safe and secure.

Union taking further steps to enforce existing health and safety laws because the provincial government refuses to take action to protect healthcare workers in long-term care

Countless healthcare professionals are making incredible scarifies to keep their families safe and protect the public during COVID-19. Although Vanessa Willow is immunodeficient, she continues to not only fight on the frontlines, but she also finds creative ways to help her fellow healthcare workers outside of work.

SEIU Healthcare is mourning the tragic loss of our dear member Christine Mandegarian. A dedicated personal support workers for 31 years, Christine’s colleagues described her as loving, caring, and compassionate towards absolutely everyone she cared for.

We are asking the province to use your powers to put these facilities in trusteeship and have the government take over administrative and operational control of Eatonville Care Place and Anson Place Care Centre.

We have heard from you throughout this crisis that you need more support. That’s why we’ve been aggressively calling on your governments in Ottawa and at Queen’s Park to support you on the frontline and telling them that you need more. I’m pleased to share that today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit will be made…

With many SEIU Healthcare members experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering a small support of a $75 Presidents Choice gift card to use towards essential needs for eligible members. To find out if you qualify and to apply, please click the link below. In addition, we continue to fight on your behalf for wage…

Countless healthcare professionals are making incredible scarifies to keep their families safe and protect the public during COVID-19. Holly Hilliard is staying in an RV just outside of her house while she is working at the hospital.

The public is counting on you to protect them during this crisis and we believe that employers have a duty to recognize the increased dangers you are facing and compensate you accordingly.