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Royal Mint Issues a Recognition Medal Dedicated to Canadian Essential Workers

One side shows a heart joined to a maple leaf expressing the affectation of Canadians for healthcare, security and essential…

4 years ago

If Unions Seek the Guilty for the State of Quebec’s Public Healthcare, They Need Only Look Into a Mirror

The historic Quebec strike of 2015 achieved only modest wage gains that favored the impoverishment of healthcare workers, a concession…

4 years ago

Major Quebec Unions Reject Latest Government Contract Proposal

APTS, CSN and FIQ rejected Quebec's latest contract proposal. One union described the proposal as unacceptable and insulting. Photo by…

4 years ago

Quebec’s Agreement in Principle Proposal Falls Well Short of the Union’s Mandate

The proposed agreement in principle falls well short of the Unions mandate, which would see healthcare workers receive an hourly…

4 years ago

As a Gesture of Thanks MUHC Union Suspends Members Dues for Two Pay Periods

The union wrote on its Facebook page that the decision is a gesture of thanks towards its members. Photo: cottonbro…

4 years ago

President of MUHC’s Largest Employees Union Uses N-word During Meeting with Human Resources

MUHCEU President, Robert Lagueux twice himself used the N-Word during a meeting scheduled with the employer to address the inappropriate use…

4 years ago

Quebec is Now Accepting Applications For paid CHSLD Orderly Training Sessions

Individuals accepted into the CHSLD orderly formation program will receive a scholarship equivalent to $760 a week during the training.…

4 years ago

Healthcare Union Backtracks With Quantum Leap From $3 Per Hour Wage Demand to Roughly Fifty Cents

According to a CSN Info-letter, the confederation is recommending a 2.2 per cent wage rate increase for the first year…

4 years ago

New Smartphone App Allows Healthcare Workers to Self-Monitor Their Mental Health

"To give Front-line workers the power to act on their mental health," Dr. Bergeron. Photo: fauxels / Pexels Montreal researchers…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Kills Fourth Quebec Patient Attendant

According to news sources the young father died on Thursday and had no underlying health problems. Image: Pexels A Quebec…

4 years ago

Interim Union President De Melo Demands Head Office Temporarily Reduce or Suspend Union Dues

"There are presently no arbitration’s, no representative counselor on site, etc. Members should not be charged dues for a service…

4 years ago

All Healthcare Workers are Essential – Quebec Needs to do Right by Justly, Adjusting the Unjust Bonuses

As COVID-19 doesn't discriminate based on an employee's education, neither should the bonuses. Image: Manuel's Blog Opinion: Health and social…

4 years ago

Quebec Creates a Confidential Whistleblower Email Address for Healthcare Workers

Health Minister McCann acknowledged the existence of an omerta code in the healthcare sector, stopping health workers from speaking to…

4 years ago

Up to $3000 a Month in Bonuses for Some Healthcare Workers While Excluding Others

"Full-time healthcare workers who accumulate the two premiums will receive up to $3,000 more per month," Treasury Board president Dubé.…

4 years ago

Counter to CNESST Directive – MUHC is Sharing Employees Personable Symptoms with Co-workers

"Answers to these questions are confidential and employers must take the necessary steps to ensure their confidentiality," CNESST. Image: Matthew Henry…

5 years ago

MUHC Research Institute to Perform First Canadian Test on Disinfection Robot That Uses Ultraviolet Rays

The Danish android skills will be tested in one patient room, one operating room on stretchers and N95 masks. https://youtu.be/6hs_sNGIUls…

5 years ago

UPDATE: MUHC Will Again Allow Staff to Collect Food Donations and Meal Orders

The decision is also excellent news to the people and restaurants who deliver donate meals to the establishments healthcare personnel.…

5 years ago

German Doctors are Posting Nude Photos Online to Protest Shortage of Protective Clothing and Equipment

(Image: Blanke Bedenken) Germany doctors are posting nude images of themselves online to demonstrate how insecure they feel without adequate…

5 years ago

MUHC Blocks Food Donations and Meal Deliveries to Its Workers

Instead of prohibiting food deliveries, which can be of comfort to the exhausted employee, why not specify a designated dining…

5 years ago

At least 4000 Quebec Healthcare Workers Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 – French Daily

The newspaper reported that one in five positive COVID-19 test results is a Quebec healthcare worker. (Photo by Joe Kibria…

5 years ago

First Quebec Patient Attendant Death Related to COVID-19 at CHSLD

According to CUPE union president, the patient attendant had worked several extra shifts to meet basic needs of the establishment.…

5 years ago

Pizza Hut Canada is Hiring Staff and Providing 5000 Pizzas Free-of-Charge to Front-Line workers

The organization's pizza delivery will also be free of charge for front-line workers across Canada. (Photo: Rodolfo Clix / Pexels)…

5 years ago

The McGill University Health Centre is Issuing Expired N95 Masks to its Healthcare Personnel

"We have a contingency plan in the event of a shortage of N95 masks. In case of exhaustion of stocks…

5 years ago

“I’m Having a Hard Time With Being Called an Angel or Hero, I’m a Health-Care Worker. Truth Be Told I’d Rather Be Home”

"I go and I do my part, but I’m stressed. Are heroes and angels supposed to be stressed": Montreal healthcare…

5 years ago

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