Staffing Crisis

• High workloads, low staffing hurt services, Manitoba government worker union says

  The union that represents Manitoba government workers says its members are suffering due to low staffing levels, tight budgets and the privatization of some services.

  Economy

  Jun 14, 2023
  
• WFPS recorded over 13,000 sick days for 2022, the biggest increase in 5 years

  According to the new data, WFPS saw more violent incidents against members with 128 assaults or threats.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
  
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• Number of patients leaving Winnipeg ERs without being seen has tripled: Shared Health report

  At Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre, 9.4 per cent of people left the ER without being seen in 2018. Last year that number ballooned to an average of 26.5 per cent.

  Health

  Feb 22, 2023
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• Manitoba school divisions seek ‘uncertified’ substitute teachers amid shortage

  Manitoba school divisions dealing with supply staff shortages are looking to hire substitutes, and the job posting calls for 'uncertified' teachers.

  Education

  Jan 24, 2023
• 911 call centre employees burning out, says Winnipeg chief of police

  Emergency call centre employees in Winnipeg are struggling and experiencing burnout, according to the city's chief of police. He wants to see more 911 operators hired.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2023
• Woman with chronic pain missing treatments as staff redirected to Winnipeg Children’s Hospital

  Staff at the pain clinic are temporarily being reassigned to help at HSC's children's hospital due to a wave of patients showing up with respiratory viruses.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2022
• Doctor makes desperate call for help after ‘chaotic’ weekend in Manitoba ER

  A desperate call for help is being made by a doctor from Manitoba's second-largest emergency department.

  Health

  Oct 25, 2022
• New Interior Health hiring requirements spark uproar amongst lab staff

  Interior Health has hired five phlebotomists already and is hoping to hire another 11 to 12. This is on top of 60 vacancies throughout the region for medical lab assistants.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2022
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• ‘Staffing crisis’: Advocates say Alberta disability workers leaving jobs because of low wages

  The Alberta Disability Workers Association says the industry is facing a staffing crisis, and it has launched a campaign calling on the provincial government to take action.

  Health

  May 12, 2022