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May 12, 2021 12:54 ET | Source: Ontario Co-operative Association

Elder Care in Ontario is Broken, and Here’s One Way We Can Fix It

GUELPH, Ontario, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past few months, as more and more horror stories about our failed long term care homes have arose, one innovative group has been busy...
March 18, 2021 21:14 ET | Source: United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633

Ontario continues problematic PSW Wage Program instead of making permanent fixes to elder care – UFCW Locals 175 & 633 calls on the Ford government to make permanent improvements for all healthcare workers

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier today, the Ontario government announced the continuation of the temporary wage bonus program of $3 per hour, for some Personal...
February 22, 2021 14:23 ET | Source: Ontario Health Coalition

OHC Responds to Ford Government’s PSW Announcement with Incredulity: 373 PSWs for Long-Term Care Nowhere Near What is Needed

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Ford government announced funding to train 373 new long-term care PSWs in Lanark and Renfrew, North Bay, Hamilton, Ottawa, the Greater Toronto...
October 02, 2020 09:02 ET | Source: United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633

PSW wage increase a good first step but UFCW Locals 175 & 633 calls on the Ford government to make permanent improvements for all healthcare workers

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an announcement made yesterday, Premier Ford detailed a plan to temporarily increase wages for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) working in...
June 19, 2020 08:00 ET | Source: MoviWear

Cutting Edge medical advancements in technology - MoviWearMed is geared to protect the most vulnerable population during Covid-19

TORONTO, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jacob Moshinsky, founder of MoviWear has once again created buzz, this time in the medical industry. MoviWearMed is a new medical platform that allows 24/7...
April 23, 2020 11:36 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Government Continues to Stall on Implementing Necessary Reforms While COVID-19 Spreads Through Care Homes

TORONTO, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The health crisis currently facing care homes has been a disaster waiting to happen for years. Due to low average pay, care home workers often work in two...
April 15, 2020 16:44 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

“I am working as much as I can because the clients need us,” Workers going Non-Stop Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Participation House

TORONTO, April 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After months of inadequate Government action in containing the COVID-19 virus, Participation House Markham is reeling from a devastating COVID-19...