COVID-19 and Public Health Units

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.

Craig Saunders

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.

OMECC Public Health restructuring update

The provincial government is moving forward with what they are calling a “modernization” of the public health system in Ontario. This update will provide you with the most recent information we have on the government’s consultation process, and CUPE’s plans to respond.

CUPE Public Health

As you know, the provincial government is moving forward with what they are calling a “modernization” of the public health system in Ontario. This update will provide you with the most recent information we have on the government’s consultation process, and CUPE’s plans to respond.

CUPE Leadership Forum on Public Health Restructuring: Jan 23, 2020

Part of the province’s plan is to merge public health agencies into new mega-entities without local control. CUPE members will have a voice at the table throughout the merger process. Register for the leadership meeting scheduled January 23, 2020.

CUPE Public Health

Reduced provincial funding will mean real cuts to public health. And, funding cuts always translate into cuts to the support staff who keep public health agencies running smoothly, and to the front-line workers who provide the services that protect our communities.