Announcement Archives - Ontario Council of Hospital Unions

Karen Robertson

Jan 13, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Karen Robertson. Karen was a dedicated union activist as local 2875’s Treasurer and previous Vice President. Karen worked as a RPN at the Queensway Carleton Hospital since 1980. Karen will be deeply missed by her many friends.

OCHU president among 363 calling for federal government and premiers to update Covid-19 guidelines for airborne transmission

Jan 4, 2021

A letter released today from 363 Canadian experts urging the prime minister, premiers, and CMOs to “update provincial COVID-19 guidelines, workplace regulations and public communication to reflect the science — COVID-19 spreads through inhaled aerosols.”

Joint letter to government re: vaccination of hospital workers

Dec 24, 2020

As the representatives of health care workers and the association of hospital employers in which they work, we recognize the historic importance of the COVID-19 vaccination effort. We are writing to offer our assistance and to provide initial joint recommendations to support this critical public health initiative.

New Directive 5 Info cards – talk to your local officers

Dec 7, 2020

Members should ask their union officers for a Directive 5 wallet info card.

Bill 195 Rallies Postponed

Sep 21, 2020

Due to crowd limits imposed by the Ontario government on Saturday Sept. 19, OCHU and CUPE Ontario are postponing Bill 195 rallies until those limits are relaxed.
We will be in touch shortly with alternate campaign activities for our membership.

Data breach at the College of Nurses of Ontario

Sep 18, 2020

Attention all RPNS:
There has been a data breach at the College of Nurses of Ontario, and your information may have been exposed.
For more information, please contact the College directly at https://www.cno.org/, or by phone at (416) 928-0900.

Amend Bill 195

Jul 20, 2020

Tuesday July 21 at 11:00 a.m. we will hold a 5 minute political protest against Bill 195

Local leaders approve fightback plan on Bill 195

Jul 13, 2020

Join the town hall on Monday July 13 at 7:35 p.m. to hear about the impact of this legislation and to vote on how we respond.

Ford Government moves to strip our contracts

Jul 10, 2020

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Pandemic Pay Subsidy Protest – May 14

May 12, 2020

Both of these workers care for patients at the bedside (including COVID patients), but only one is considered a front-line worker in the eyes of the Ford government. Join our action Thursday, May 14. We are all on the front line.

OCHU cancels Annual Convention due to COVID-19

May 7, 2020

The OCHU Annual Convention will not be rescheduled for 2020. All elected positions will have their tenure extended to 2021. These positions will then be elected for a one-year term, to ensure conformity with the constitution.

OCHU and OSBCU agree to staff transfer principles

Apr 27, 2020

The government has announced plans to move school board cleaners into hospitals and other sectors. CUPE’s school board council (OSBCU) and OCHU have agreed to principles that we believe should be followed in any transfer of...