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17 Sep 2019

Summer Academy 2019

Over 200 SEIU Healthcare members, joined us at the third annual Summer Academy from Monday, August 19 to Friday to August 23 at the Westin Prince Hotel.

Jessica Lagman

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17 Sep 2019

Canadian Labour Congress: A Fair Canada for Everyone Petition

SEIU Healthcare is standing side by side with Canada’s other unions to ensure workers and their families are front and centre throughout the upcoming Canadian Federal Election.

Jessica Lagman

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04 Sep 2019

Take Action For The Members At Carea Community Health Centre

SEIU Healthcare’s unit at Carea Community Health Centre in Durham region was certified in 2017, but still has not received its first collect agreement. With bargaining dates approaching on September 11th and 19th, we’re asking everyone to show their support for our members at Carea by attaching your name to this pre-written letter to both their CEO and the Chair…

Mark Millard

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25 Jul 2019

LTC bargaining committee advocates for rights at arbitration

On July 22 and 23, our central long-term care bargaining committee and the central long-term care employers met with Arbitrator Jesin to argue why he should and should not entertain the remaining proposals.

Joyce Lusunike

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19 Jul 2019

Purple Day 2019

Thank you for celebrating Purple Day 2019 with SEIU Healthcare and showing your purple spirit.

Jessica Lagman

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25 Jun 2019

SEIU Healthcare marches in Toronto Pride Parade 2019

SEIU Healthcare members, staff, family, and friends marched in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Emily Innes-Leroux

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13 Jun 2019

Announcing Mina Amrith as our new Executive Vice President

“Today, I am grateful to get the chance to work even closer with one of the strongest women I’ve ever known, Mina Amrith, as I appoint her as the Executive Vice President of SEIU Healthcare, effective immediately.” – Sharleen Stewart

Mark Millard

Ford Government Issues An “Attack” On Frontline Workers With Latest Legislation

Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019, which was tabled Wednesday afternoon by the Ontario Government, is an attack on the frontline workers of Ontario, taking away their right to collectively bargain fair contracts.

Mark Millard

The Accessible Canada Act Approved by House of Commons

SEIU Healthcare is disappointed in the Ontario Government for appealing a decision made by Ontario’s Divisional Court that significantly strengthened the pay equity rights of workers in predominantly-female public-sector workplaces.

Jessica Lagman

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01 Jun 2019

Call for Delegates to SEIU Local 1 Canada’s Constitutional Convention

SEIU Healthcare Members are invited to apply to attend the 2019 SEIU Healthcare Convention! Your application must be completed before July 1, 2019 and will be submitted to a neutral third party for selection.

Mark Millard

Long-term care workers challenge government: Tell CEOs to put resident care over profits

SEIU 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

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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