Alberta eyes legislation if necessary to override public sector wage talks
The move was not announced by government but was revealed by the Opposition NDP in a leaked letter from the finance minister to public sector unions. Continue reading
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McNeil satisfied with agreement for N.S. health care workers
The award by William Kaplan announced Wednesday, came after five days of mediation-arbitration last week and concludes a process that began in October, 2016. Continue reading
Senior care workers in Coquitlam reach agreement with Fraser Health, save jobs
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“We’re really pleased that this happened but we also have to remember that good will and one off fixes can only take us so far.” Continue reading
Alberta Health Services ratifies deal with union for 19,000 workers
Alberta’s provincial health authority has ratified a three-year collective agreement with the Health Sciences Association of Alberta. Continue reading
78% of frontline hospital workers in Kingston have been assaulted in last year: CUPE poll
CUPE calls for change in Ontario hospitals to end violence inflicted on frontline workers Continue reading
Conciliator could start next week in Nova Scotia health contract talks:minister
Minister Labi Kousoulis says if conciliation talks fail he would need to discuss sticking points with his department and contemplate next steps. Continue reading
Union worries about ‘potentially dangerous’ drug exposure for some health workers in Alberta
By Eileen Bell News Anchor
The AUPE has been receiving a number of complaints from front-line health-care workers about exposure to potentially dangerous cytotoxic medications. Continue reading
Brantford General Hospital operating above safe capacity: Ontario NDP
According to internal government documents obtained by the provincial NDP, Brantford General Hospital has been operating its acute care beds at up to 136 per cent capacity for 23 consecutive months. Continue reading
London-area MPP’s private member’s bill aims to let doctors opt out of medically assisted death
Medical assistance in dying will be debated at Queen’s Park on Thursday. Continue reading
‘We’re very concerned’: Health care workers in Manitoba shocked with changes to health care system
Health care workers in Manitoba are expressing shock and concern following Friday’s announcement that changes are coming in several different ways to the health care system in Winnipeg. Continue reading