Plans in place to keep Kelowna General operational in event of strike
Global News
Interior Health has sent out hundreds of deployment letters to its non-unionized workers as it prepares for strike action at its hospitals.
Interior Health (IH) has sent out hundreds of deployment letters to its non-unionized workers as it prepares for strike action at its hospitals and other care facilities.
Global News has obtained the letter, which reads ‘in the event of job action, Interior Health is required by the Labour Relations Board to plan for the delivery of essential services and continued patient care.’
The letter goes on to say excluded (non-contract) staff and managers will be required to work a combination of their current position and assigned essential services up to a combined 60 hours a week.
It means people who work in administration, management or as medical directors will be re-assigned to other essential duties. That includes food services and housekeeping.
IH has confirmed that it is planning in the event of strike action by some of B.C.’s largest unions.
That includes The BC General Employees Union (BCGEU), which says it is planning for a possible strike vote as early as May.
In an e-mail to Global News, IH stated that its priority is to ensure safe staffing levels for patients, residents and clients.
“Certain health care services will be deemed essential in accordance with the provisions of the Code that require services essential to health, safety and welfare be continued. As a result, some unionized staff would continue to work during a strike. These essential service staffing levels are negotiated or adjudicated, if necessary, and, once finalized, are issued in an Order by the Labour Relations Board,” the e-mail stated.
King was a prominent figure in the demonstration that rolled into the national capital in 2022, which saw protesters entrench themselves in downtown Ottawa for three weeks.
Dermo, which has been detected in Canada for the first time, has spread from oyster to oyster in New Brunswick.
The latest draft negotiating text released Friday pledged $250 billion by 2035, less than a quarter of what developing countries requested.
The officials say Ottawa will be chipping in $108.5 million over the next three years to Ontario’s existing Student Nutrition Program and First Nations Student Nutrition Program.
A mother who was struck by a vehicle, along with the father and three other children, has now died from her injuries in hospital just over a month after the collision.
Erin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.
"I am fighting for my daughter." How one Regina family is looking to the community to help raise money for a potentially live saving trip to the United States.
Kingston hosts the 59th Vanier Cup, featuring Laval vs. Laurier, promising excitement, economic impact, and family-friendly events. Full details on the big game.
Saskatchewan has been battling an increase in overdoses for many years. But based on recent data, Saskatchewan’s response to drug toxicity may be working.
A council representing Montreal and the suburban municipalities will vote on whether to stop the practice in the six West Island suburbs that treat their water with fluoride.
Trudeau said he would prefer the North American free trade agreement to remain in place, but that Ottawa was 'leaving all doors open' to secure Canadian interests.