Category: Announcement
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.
Read MoreOCHU 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.”
Read MoreJoint 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreBill 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
Read MoreLocal 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.
Read MorePandemic 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.
Read MoreOCHU 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.
Read MoreOCHU 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...
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