“Harmful for residents and staff:” CUPE to hold media conference opposing Ford government’s plan to downgrade staffing regulations in long-term care

“Harmful for residents and staff:” CUPE to hold media conference opposing Ford government’s plan to downgrade staffing regulations in long-term care

TORONTO – The Ford government’s proposed regulatory changes to downgrade staffing in long-term care legislation is fraught with risk, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

The government is paving the way for permanent employment of lower-trained workers (RSAs) to take over some responsibilities of PSWs. While recognizing the role of RSAs, the union will be proposing a very different approach keeping in mind the complex needs of vulnerable residents in a volatile environment that desperately requires highly trained staff.

Who:    Michael Hurley, president of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE), Charlene Van Dyk, housekeeper and vice chair of CUPE’s health care workers committee; and Pam Heyer, long-term care PSW

What:   Media conference to oppose proposed regulatory changes in LTC

Where: Queen’s Park Media Studio, 110 Wellesley St. W, Toronto 

When:  10am on Wednesday, October 9

 

 

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For more information, contact:

Zaid Noorsumar

CUPE Communications    

znoorsumar@cupe.ca
647-995-9859