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Members gain resources and knowledge to support those …

WEBUnifor members gathered at the Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, Ont., for the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Conference centered around …

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Health Care and Social Services Sector Profile Unifor

WEBThe health care and social services sector is directly affected by government policy, both fiscal and social, at the provincial and federal levels. Federally, the Canada Health …

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Affordability crisis, and fight against health care privatization come

WEBThe affordability crisis and privatization in the health care system were top of mind at this year’s Ontario Regional Council, held in Ottawa on Dec. 1 to 2.Unifor …

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Mental health and burn out remains top priority: Unifor Health …

WEBThey hugged. They cried. They shared stories. More than 100 Covid heroes met in-person for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020. Health care workers …

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Mental Health Matters Unifor

WEBMental Health Matters. The union is committed to providing its leadership, staff, and members with training to assist those who are struggling. Every day, we also advocate …

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Unifor welcomes federal-provincial health funding with call for …

WEBThe “Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care” is a result of negotiations following a national health funding summit in February 2023 where the …

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Health & Safety Issues: Heat Stress (Short Version) Unifor

WEBYour worker health and safety representative and member of the JH&SC will have many ideas that could be helpful in drafting the appropriate language. Positive experiences …

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Health care workers rally at Queen’s Park drive-by action: No more

WEB“Ontario’s health care and long-term care systems were in crisis before the pandemic with COVID-19 worsening the outcomes for the sick and most vulnerable, yet …

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Ontario Health Minister knew Bill 124 was harming health care

WEBTORONTO—The Ontario Minister of Health was briefed on Bill 124’s ill effects rippling across Ontario’s health care system, newly obtained ministerial briefing …

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Heat Stress Fact Sheet Unifor

WEBHeat Stroke, the most serious health problem for workers in hot environment, is caused by the failure of the body’s internal mechanism to regulate its core temperature. Sweating …

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Doug Ford is underspending in child care and health: Here’s why …

WEBThe increased spending in health hides a $200 million decline in Health Services which funds the operation of hospitals, home care, community services (mental …

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Health, Safety and Environment Unifor

WEBThe Unifor Health, Safety and Environment department is responsible for the content of health and safety training programs at the Unifor Family Education Centre and courses …

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Health & Safety for Women

WEBHealth & Safety for Women - PHSW. All workers face health and safety issues at work –injuries, workplace hazards, disease and stress. Many of these issues also have a …

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Proposed Bill 60 a dangerous path for Ontario to take Unifor

WEBKelly-Anne Orr, Unifor’s Assistant to the National Officers, warns the proposed Bill 60 legislation from the Ontario government will further push the health …

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Ventilation – The Vital Engineering Control to Protect Workers

WEBIt controls the amount of air that is added to the workplace atmosphere, and also controls the cleanliness of incoming air. The HVAC system controls the rate at which the …

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Health care unions launch television ads aimed at the OHA

WEBStella Yeadon, CUPE Communications, [email protected] 416-559-9300. Hamid Osman, Unifor Communications, [email protected] 647-448-2823. As …

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Health Support Bargaining Unit reaches tentative agreement with …

WEBHALIFAX-In the early hours of August 16, 2022, the Health Support Bargaining Unit (Unifor, NSGEU and CUPE) reached a tentative agreement with Nova …

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Change in benefit coverage contradicts Bell’s pledge to mental …

WEBThe union expressed that the company’s recent adjustments contradict its pledge to mental health, leaving members expected to pay out-of-pocket for services …

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Health Support workers ratify agreement with Nova Scotia Health, …

WEBHALIFAX-Health Support workers have ratified a new collective agreement with the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK, with the largest increases for the …

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Fact Sheet EI Sick Benefits Unifor

WEBAfter applying for EI Sick benefits contact Service Canada to inform them your claim is COVID-19 related and request to have the waiting period waived. • …

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Nova Scotia Health Care Workers Accept Tentative Agreement

WEBJuly 14, 2021. HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s health care workers have voted to ratify a new collective agreement. 82 per cent of the members who voted cast their ballot to accept …

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