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.
SEIU Calls On Government To Remove All Barriers To Vaccination For Frontline Staff
Union calling for urgent government action to pave the way for speedier vaccination rollout including transparency, communications, and emergency paid sick leave for healthcare workers
Healthcare Workers File An HR Complaint Against Nursing Home And The Government
SEIU Healthcare has filed an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on behalf of workers at Responsive Group’s Rykka Care Centres, pursuant to section 34(5) of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Statement From SEIU Healthcare On The Status Of Ontario’s LTC Commission
“SEIU Healthcare was outraged, but not surprised, to learn from media reports that the provincial government is obstructing the work of Ontario’s Long-Term Care Commission.
SEIU Healthcare Response To Rising COVID-19 Cases
Ontario government must rethink and reset COVID-19 plans and allow union partners to join the pandemic response table
SEIU Healthcare Celebrates Ontario’s Commitment To Enhanced LTC Staffing Levels
SEIU Healthcare thanks the government of Ontario, and all members of the legislative assembly, for their commitment to higher, measured and publicly reported care standards in Ontario's nursing homes.
Unions Respond to Ontario’s Long-Term Care Staffing Study
“Enough talk. We need bold action now.”: a coalition of unions representing front-line healthcare workers respond to Ontario’s long-term care staffing study
It’s time for immediate action in long-term care
“It’s time for immediate action in long-term care”: a coalition of unions representing frontline healthcare workers respond to Ontario’s long-term care commission
Unions launch campaign to end profit in long-term care
Ontarians are being urged to join a growing call for profound changes to the province’s long-term care system that would end profit-making in the provision of residential care.
Quinte Health Care Pays Management Team Hefty Bonuses While Frontliners Capped
Quinte Health Care, which owns and operates hospitals that provide primary and secondary care services, is paying out hefty bonuses ranging from 3-5% to their senior management team, despite the Ontario government’s Bill 124 limiting public sector workers, including nurses and other hospital staff, to 1% yearly compensation increases.
Leaked Audio Recording Reveals Nothing Has Changed At Sienna Senior Living Corporation
During a telephone town hall with resident families at the Woodbridge facility, Sienna Senior Living delivered prepared talking points in a transparent attempt to rebuild its corporate image after failing to keep workers and families safe during COVID-19.
Pandemic Pay Expansion
Since the Ontario government announced their Pandemic Pay at the end of April, we have been in constant discussions with them regarding positions that were excluded, including MDRD, hospital ward and unit clerks, clerical staff, and recreational staff/activity coordinators.