6000 new PSWs only the tip of what’s needed in Ontario
Long-term care staffing in Ontario remain far below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
Sarnia In Desperate Need of More Ambulance Coverage Say Paramedics
Paramedics and their union say at least 12 more hours of coverage are needed per day immediately in order to save lives.
Unions Move Forward In The Lawsuit Against Ford Government’s Wage Restraint Legislation
A Coalition of over 40 Ontario unions has formally filed evidence in a lawsuit to repeal legislation which severely limits wage and benefit increases for public sector workers, a move the Coalition says violates bargaining rights enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Tea & Health Session for SEIU Healthcare Members
Now more than ever, we are being asked to manage our health in a pandemic where the government is failing to provide us with adequate sick days, pandemic pay, improved health and safety measures, or additional support during this time.
Financial pressures remain significant barrier for vaccine uptake.
SEIU Healthcare and researchers at Women’s College Research Institute, conducted a survey of over 8,700 frontline healthcare workers and report that 4 out of 5 are potentially willing to take COVID-19 vaccines if personal financial barriers are eliminated.