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More money for Canada’s public service workers won’t cure an unhappy workplace

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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The culture and conditions of the federal government workplace are regularly shared via the Public Service Employee Survey that canvasses the opinions of more than 180,000 Canadian federal government employees in 87 federal departments.

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  • The culture and conditions of the federal government workplace are regularly shared via the Public Service Employee Survey that canvasses the opinions of more than 180,000 Canadian federal government employees in 87 federal departments.
  • Every two years, it asks almost 100 questions on topics ranging from leadership and management, workplace wellness factors and harassment.
  • A failing grade
    For years, the Public Service Employee Survey has regularly revealed that the federal government is failing when it comes to workplace emotional wellness.
  • But the federal government will clearly not deal with what the Public Service Employee Survey consistently shows could buy happiness, or at least emotional wellness, in the workplace.

Home affordability and rising interest rates are threatening retirement security for young adults: 2022 Canadian Retirement Survey from HOOPP and Abacus Data

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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TORONTO, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Economic factors like rising inflation and interest rates are threatening Canadians retirement security, according to the 2022 Canadian Retirement Survey from Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Abacus Data.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Economic factors like rising inflation and interest rates are threatening Canadians retirement security, according to the 2022 Canadian Retirement Survey from Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Abacus Data.
  • Retirement and savings concerns have been high every year weve done the Canadian Retirement Survey, and now theyre being exacerbated by rising interest rates and inflation, said Steven McCormick, SVP, Plan Operations, HOOPP.
  • It raises the question of whether Canadas younger generations are headed for a perfect storm on retirement security.
  • The general outlook for retirement security in Canada is darkening, said David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data.

Sienna Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sienna Senior Living Inc. (Sienna or the Company) (TSX: SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Shelly Jamieson to its Board of Directors, effective today.

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  • MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sienna Senior Living Inc. (Sienna or the Company) (TSX: SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Shelly Jamieson to its Board of Directors, effective today.
  • Also, today Ms. Janet Graham has resigned as a director of the Company after having served on the Board of Directors since 2010.
  • Ms. Jamieson currently serves on the board of High Liner Foods and has experience on several not-for-profit boards.
  • On behalf of our Board of Directors, I want to thank Ms. Graham who has been instrumental in Siennas successful growth to become one of Canadas leading owners and operators in seniors living.

Employers offering retirement benefits report greater productivity during COVID, cite reduced employee stress: New research from HOOPP and Maru/Matchbox

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He added: Employers value the various benefits that they offer, but there appears to be a positive association between offering retirement benefits and improved productivity.

Key Points: 
  • He added: Employers value the various benefits that they offer, but there appears to be a positive association between offering retirement benefits and improved productivity.
  • Among companies offering any sort of retirement benefits, 44% say employee productivity has been better than normal over the past year.
  • This was significantly better than among companies not offering retirement benefits, of whom 29% say productivity improved.
  • (The net figure is based on the number of employers who reported higher productivity, 51%, minus those who reported reduced productivity, 13%.)

/R E P E A T -- OPSEU President demands stronger leadership from senior medical experts/

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Friday, April 10, 2020
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TORONTO, April 9, 2020 /CNW/ - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is demanding stronger leadership from Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. David Williams in the handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 9, 2020 /CNW/ - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is demanding stronger leadership from Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. David Williams in the handling of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • "The communication from the senior public health experts has been a tale of mixed messaging and confusion, this is a real failure of leadership."
  • There has also been no reassurance by the country's senior medical experts about how to track the transmission of the virus, in this case.
  • There still remain vulnerable front line workers in the both the community and other institutional settings who desperately need protection.

OPSEU President demands stronger leadership from senior medical experts

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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TORONTO, April 9, 2020 /CNW/ - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is demanding stronger leadership from Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. David Williams in the handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 9, 2020 /CNW/ - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas is demanding stronger leadership from Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. David Williams in the handling of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • "The communication from the senior public health experts has been a tale of mixed messaging and confusion, this is a real failure of leadership."
  • There has also been no reassurance by the country's senior medical experts about how to track the transmission of the virus, in this case.
  • There still remain vulnerable front line workers in the both the community and other institutional settings who desperately need protection.

Unifor Ontario Regional Council joins in solidarity with education worker unions

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Sunday, December 8, 2019
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TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2019 /CNW/ -In a show of solidarity for education workers, Harvey Bischof, OSSTF President, Sam Hammond, ETFO President, Liz Stuart, OECTA President and Smokey Thomas, OPSEU President joined Unifor National President Jerry Dias at Unifor's Ontario Regional Council today.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2019 /CNW/ -In a show of solidarity for education workers, Harvey Bischof, OSSTF President, Sam Hammond, ETFO President, Liz Stuart, OECTA President and Smokey Thomas, OPSEU President joined Unifor National President Jerry Dias at Unifor's Ontario Regional Council today.
  • Amid chants of "solidarity", the five union leaders each addressed the more than 850 Council attendees representing Unifor Locals from across Ontario.
  • In an earlier address, Ontario Regional Director Naureen Rizvi vowed to continue Unifor's Ford Fightback Campaign against cuts to social services, healthcare and education.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

/R E P E A T -- Unifor and OPSEU join forces to defend Ontario workers/

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Monday, December 3, 2018
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It's one attack after another against working people and our families," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

Key Points: 
  • It's one attack after another against working people and our families," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • I am proud to announce that Unifor will be coordinating that fight back with Smokey Thomas and OPSEU."
  • Warren (Smokey) Thomas and Dias announced the alliance against Ford during Unifor's Ontario Regional Council meeting in Toronto over the weekend.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy, including 162,700 workers in Ontario.

Unifor and OPSEU join forces to defend Ontario workers

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TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Private and public sector workers, represented by Unifor and the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) form alliance in response to attacks from Ford.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Private and public sector workers, represented by Unifor and the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) form alliance in response to attacks from Ford.
  • I am proud to announce that Unifor will be coordinating that fight back with Smokey Thomas and OPSEU."
  • Unifor members are currently engaged in province-wide mobilizations against Ford's attacks on workers, and in defence of strong public services.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy, including 162,700 workers in Ontario.