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.
It’s Time To Support RPNs In Ontario
Please take 30 seconds to sign and send this letter to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care demanding action for all nurses and healthcare staff.
Airbnb’s Frontline Stays Program
Airbnb is supporting no-cost accommodations for SEIU Healthcare members serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis in Greater Toronto Area.
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.
SEIU Healthcare mourns loss of nurse leader
We are mourning the loss of our beloved SEIU Healthcare Sister, Maureen Ambersley, who passed away due to COVID-19 on January 5, 2021.
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.
Brenda Parrott brings Brave Bags to her COVID-19 Assessment Centre
When school reopened in September, it was no surprise that the number of children getting tested for COVID-19 would increase.
SEIU Healthcare Distributed 10,000 Holiday Turkeys
From December 19 to December 20, SEIU Healthcare visited over 30 cities across the province from Thunder Bay, to Ottawa, to Peterborough, to Orillia, to all across the GTA. We distributed 10,000 holiday turkeys to our SEIU Healthcare members.