Monthly Archives: March 2020

The Worker’s Exposure Incident Form (form 3958A) is intended for voluntary use when an unplanned workplace exposure has resulted from a leak, spill, explosion, release, or an unexpected contact with a chemical or other substance, or psychological mistreatment. The event … Continue reading →

OPSEU has developed a research summary of the Government of Ontario’s Employment Standards Amendment ACT (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020. Please read the attached Employment Standards Amendment Act – Summary or the brief description below. The following are allowable reasons under this … Continue reading →

Coronavirus FAQs As of March 26, 2020

Personal-Protective-Equipment-PPE-use-during-the-COVID-19-Pandemic-1 Recommendations on the use and conservation of PPE from Ontario Health Release date: March 25, 2020 Ethics Table Policy Brief #2 – Priority Setting of Personal Protective E… Version date/time: 03-25-2020, 3:30 PM Ethics Table Policy Brief #3 – … Continue reading →

Friday, March 27th 2020 Dear Sisters, Brothers and Members of OSPEU Local 500 As we enter the third week of working under the corona virus pandemic reality, I am glad that with modern communication I am able to reach out … Continue reading →

1. Frontline worker rights during COVID-19 Pandemic. Includes: – “Rationale for PPE Use in Healthcare; – OPSEU COVID-19 Pandemic Prep Checklist for Healthcare – Employer Obligations; – OPSEU COVID-19 Pandemic Healthcare Worker Checklist – Worker Actions) 2. Ministry of Health … Continue reading →

Please find attached documents prepared by OPSEU’s health and safety department on PPE. COVID Employer obligation checklist healthcare_March22 Worker Actions Checklist healthcare_March20 OPSEU position PPE HCW draft_March20

Our Government needs to do more to protect all workers. Every hour governments in Canada delay in bringing real protections for workers, more people face the risk of contagion and financial devastation. Can you join us in signing this petition … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) provided a link to a webpage (www.camh.ca/covid19). This website was developed to help people manage their anxieties around COVID-19. The employer hopes that this will be a … Continue reading →

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Join fellow Local 500 members for the next General Membership Meeting! When: Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 – 8 PM Where: Faculty Club, University of Toronto, 41 Willcocks  Street AGENDA: Elections of  delegates and … Continue reading →