SEIU Healthcare

SEIU HEALTHCARE: FPT HEALTH MINISTERS' MEETING ENDS IN DISAPPOINTMENT WITH NO CONCRETE IMMEDIATE ACTION FOR STRUGGLING FRONTLINE WORKERS WHO CARE FOR SENIORS

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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RICHMOND HILL, ON, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - SEIU Healthcare, a union representing over 60,000 frontline healthcare workers in Ontario, is disappointed that as frontline healthcare workers continue to struggle—economically and with unsafe jobs—that no concrete immediate action resulted from the FPT Health Ministers' meeting that took place this week in PEI.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND HILL, ON, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - SEIU Healthcare, a union representing over 60,000 frontline healthcare workers in Ontario, is disappointed that as frontline healthcare workers continue to struggle—economically and with unsafe jobs—that no concrete immediate action resulted from the FPT Health Ministers' meeting that took place this week in PEI.
  • Even as many elder care workers increasingly rely on food banks and predatory payday loans, the already approved $1.709 billion in federally approved investments for PSWs has gone unspent.
  • SEIU Healthcare represents more than 60,000 healthcare and community service workers across Ontario.
  • The union's members work in hospitals, homecare, nursing and retirement homes, and community services throughout the province.

PROVINCES SHOULD SAY YES TO SUPPORT FROM OTTAWA TO INVEST IN THE WORSENING STAFFING CRISIS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Healthcare jobs are no longer safe and preventable workplace injuries, both physical and emotional, are exacerbating the staffing shortage.

Key Points: 
  • Healthcare jobs are no longer safe and preventable workplace injuries, both physical and emotional, are exacerbating the staffing shortage.
  • Politicians need to know that burnt-out healthcare staff from registered practical nurses and personal support workers to dietary and paramedical feel abandoned by their governments.
  • All levels of government should be working together with workers to make healthcare jobs, good jobs, with dignified and excellent care for all.
  • Deliver urgent economic security for care workers who can't pay their bills.

Take immediate action to implement five-point plan to staff up and keep Ontario hospitals open, unions urge province

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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With aging and population growth, an extra 100,000 health-care workers will be needed in just a few years to maintain services.

Key Points: 
  • With aging and population growth, an extra 100,000 health-care workers will be needed in just a few years to maintain services.
  • There is no plan from the provincial government to invest in the people required to quality care today or in the future.
  • With more hospitals potentially closing units, ICUs, and emergency departments, that the government still has no comprehensive plan to staff up our hospitals is unacceptable.
  • Its time for this government to end the excuses, listen to nurses and health-care professionals and take immediate action.

“Will You Stand With Us and Call for the Repeal of Bill 124?” Ask Ottawa Area Health Care Workers Protesting Monday 11 a.m. at MPP Lisa MacLeod’s Office

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Sunday, March 13, 2022
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On Monday March 14 they will be at MacLeods Nepean office, protesting and asking her to stand with them, not against them and to help push her government to repeal Bill 124.

Key Points: 
  • On Monday March 14 they will be at MacLeods Nepean office, protesting and asking her to stand with them, not against them and to help push her government to repeal Bill 124.
  • We think most Ontarians are on the side of health care workers.
  • Since March 1, 1,600 health care workers have contracted COVID-19 at work, one of the highest rates of infection during the pandemic.
  • WHO: Ottawa hospital and long-term care workers including registered practical nurses, personal support workers (PSWs), trades, administrative and cleaners
    WHERE: MPP Lisa MacLeods Constituency Office - 250B Greenbank Rd., Nepean

Health Care Unions Respond to Minister Fullerton's New Long-Term Care Staffing Group

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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TORONTO, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ -SEIU Healthcare, CUPE, and Unifor, unions representing 175,000 frontline health care workers in Ontario, issued the following statement in response to Minister Fullerton's new long-term care Staffing Supply Accelerator Group.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ -SEIU Healthcare, CUPE, and Unifor, unions representing 175,000 frontline health care workers in Ontario, issued the following statement in response to Minister Fullerton's new long-term care Staffing Supply Accelerator Group.
  • The failure to involve unions in the new long-term care Staffing Supply Accelerator Group, while including nursing home lobbyists, will skew outcomes in favour of employers instead of seniors and staff.
  • We reject the inclusion of Miranda Ferrier as a legitimate representative of personal support workers (PSWs) or any other health care worker.
  • Strategies to resolve the recruitment and retention challenges can only succeed once health care workers receive the respect, protection and pay they deserve.

Ottawa Bruyère Hospital Staff Hold ‘Respect Us - Protect Us - Pay Us’ Rally 12:00 Noon Today International Women’s Day

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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At hospitals and long-term care homes throughout Ontario health care workers will be visibly wearing stickers, holding up signs saying Respect Us.

Key Points: 
  • At hospitals and long-term care homes throughout Ontario health care workers will be visibly wearing stickers, holding up signs saying Respect Us.
  • An outdoor distanced rally is planned for 12:00 noon, Monday March 8 at the Saint-Vincent Hospital site of Bruyre, 60 Cambridge St. North.
  • Only some have been provided pandemic pay and those who work part-time not given sick pay for isolating if exposed.
  • Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us is a joint CUPE, SEIU Healthcare and Unifor campaign.

The SEIU-UHW West & Joint Employer Education Fund Relaunches Updated Pandemic-Readiness Training

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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The SEIU-UHW West & Joint Employer Education Fund (the Education Fund) a multi-employer benefit trust providing education and training for union-represented healthcare employees today announced it is launching an updated version of the online course Pandemic Readiness for frontline healthcare workers.

Key Points: 
  • The SEIU-UHW West & Joint Employer Education Fund (the Education Fund) a multi-employer benefit trust providing education and training for union-represented healthcare employees today announced it is launching an updated version of the online course Pandemic Readiness for frontline healthcare workers.
  • All employees who are eligible to receive Education Fund benefits may take the course at no cost, regardless of job classification or location.
  • The vaccine is here, so we have updated our training to ensure that caregivers have the critical information they need moving forward, said Rebecca Hanson, Executive Director of the Education Fund.
  • About The Education Fund : The SEIU-UHW & Joint Employer Education Fund is a multi-employer labor-management partnership serving 105,000 SEIU healthcare workers across 16 employers and 5 states to advance their careers through innovative education and training solutions.

SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor Hold Media Conference to Continue the Call for Immediate Action in Long-Term Care

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent health care workers across long-term care, are urging immediate action to end the crisis in the sector.

Key Points: 
  • SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent health care workers across long-term care, are urging immediate action to end the crisis in the sector.
  • The unions are highlighting their joint Care Not Profits advocacy campaign, which calls on Premier Ford to end for-profit senior care; worsening conditions of employment for front-line workers, the lack of action on the part of the long-term care commission; and their call for a 4-hour legislated care standard.
  • WHAT: A media conference to stress the need for urgent action for Ontarios long-term care system.
  • Reporters wishing to ask questions remotely must register 24 hours in advance by emailing [email protected]
    4K version of the news conference and still photos will be available for download soon afterwards upon request via email.

/R E P E A T -- Long-term care workers' unions launch public push to end for-profit care/

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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TORONTO, July 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent healthcare workers across the long-term care sector, will unveil the next stage of their joint advocacy, calling for profound change to improve the conditions of work and care through an end to for-profit care.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent healthcare workers across the long-term care sector, will unveil the next stage of their joint advocacy, calling for profound change to improve the conditions of work and care through an end to for-profit care.
  • Media are invited to RSVP to ask questions of the union leaders.
  • A powerful new advertisement will be premiered during the media conference.
  • The complete, high-resolution broadcast and the ad will be available for download following the event.

Long-term care workers' unions launch public push to end for-profit care

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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TORONTO, July 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent healthcare workers across the long-term care sector, will unveil the next stage of their joint advocacy, calling for profound change to improve the conditions of work and care through an end to for-profit care.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., SEIU Healthcare, CUPE Ontario, and Unifor, unions that represent healthcare workers across the long-term care sector, will unveil the next stage of their joint advocacy, calling for profound change to improve the conditions of work and care through an end to for-profit care.
  • Media are invited to RSVP to ask questions of the union leaders.
  • A powerful new advertisement will be premiered during the media conference.
  • The complete, high-resolution broadcast and the ad will be available for download following the event.