The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canada's largest union.
While it seems ludicrous that there would be any public health job losses during the pandemic, you may be forced to isolate because of sickness or exposure, or may have a family member or friend who has lost income.
For up-to-date information on federal programs, visit https://cupe.ca/income-supports-workers-during-coronavirus-pandemic.
The Government of Ontario brought in a new regulation on April 1 that authorizes public health boards to disregard collective agreement provisions respecting work deployment or staffing so long as the action taken is a “reasonably necessary measure to respond to, prevent and alleviate the outbreak” of COVID-19. This fact sheet outlines the powers granted to employers and steps locals should take to protect worker rights.
The Government of Ontario brought in a new regulation on April 1 that authorizes public health boards to disregard collective agreement provisions respecting work deployment or staffing so long as the action taken is a “reasonably necessary measure to respond to, prevent and alleviate the outbreak” of COVID-19.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canada's largest union.