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"Meanwhile, companies using temp agency workers are still not financially responsible for workplace injuries and deaths. This helps us understand why temp agency workers are often deliberately assigned the most dangerous work, which in turn explains why as the Toronto Star reported in 2017 temp agency workers are about 200 per cent more likely to be injured or killed on the job. On the anniversary of Enrico Miranda’s death, the legislation that could have saved his life still sits in limbo." https://www.thestar.com//legislation-that-could-have-saved

Did you catch President Dave Bulmer in Queen's Park Today? He spoke about return to work timelines and the pausing of the Employer's GROW plan. "'While I am especially worried about Ontario's upward trend, I am relieved to see the employer has listened to our concerns and put a pause on their plans,' reads a memo AMAPCEO president Dave Bulmer sent to members this week." Catch the full piece here: https://www.politicstoday.news//ontario-public-service-del

Nominations are now open for President Treasurer Directors of seven of eleven Districts (Bay Street, Front, Frost Whitney, GTA North, Midtown, Northern Ontario, Western Ontario)... Roles on three important committees (Audit, Elections and Credentials, and Resolutions) Read the full Call for Nominations for a detailed description of the roles and access the nomination form at amapceo.on.ca/Call-Elections2020 All nominations must be received by noon ET on Friday, October 30.

"When I got to the Mission, they stripped me, and took away my clothes, including the orange shirt! I never wore it again. I didn’t understand why they wouldn’t give it back to me, it was mine! The color orange has always reminded me of that and how my feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared and how I felt like I was worth nothing. All of us little children were crying and no one cared." The Orange shirt day movement officially began in 2013, but it was in 1973 that Phyllis ...(Jack) Webstad had her new, shiny orange shirt taken away from her on the first day of school at St. Joseph Mission residential school. This incident has become an opportunity to hold national discussions about residential schools. Are you wearing orange today to support the children who suffered abuse in residential schools? Share your pictures in the comments! https://www.orangeshirtday.org/

Have you downloaded Canada's COVID app yet? The app: can tell you if you have been in contact with others who have reported being tested positive for COVID can alert you to exposure before symptoms even appear... was made with your privacy in mind but does not gather your location know your name or health information know your contacts or other private information on your phone Break the cycle of infection and download today! https://www.canada.ca//coronavirus-diseas/covid-alert.html

Submissions for the Activist Awards program close this Thursday at noon! Considering nominating someone who has made a difference in your work life? Make sure you get started today to get all of the information in on time! https://amapceo.on.ca/activistawards

Last week, at the AMAPCEO-Central Employee Relations Committee (ACERC) table, at the Multi-Bargaining Agent meeting, and in direct conversations with the Employer, we implored them to rethink the GROW plan in light of the alarming trajectory of the province’s case counts and the plan’s timeline. Today, a pause was announced: amapceo.on.ca/ops-employer-pauses-grow A reminder that all workplace updates can be found at our regularly updated amapceo.on.ca/covid19

These figures are particularly alarming. The OPS Employer needs to reconsider the timing of their return-to-the-workplace plan for the health and safety of Ontario's public service professionals.

Have more questions? We have more answers! In this week's update to amapceo.on.ca/covid-FAQs, we tackle questions about HVAC safety, commuting, and masks in the workplace! We'll answer more questions next week, and don't forget to ask more at our next town hall! Logged in members can view the details at https://amapceo.on.ca/townhall

"'The question becomes: is labour just another input, or is labour something different and special that the government should have different rules for? said Huy Do,co-leader of the antitrust and competition group at Faskenwho also serves as chair of the Competition Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association." https://leaderpost.com//b2d59530-89be-4da4-b026-19aeb4971/

"COVID-19 has caused isolation and sacrifice for everyone, but few have been asked to give up as much as health care workers. Doctors, nurses, and facility staff are not only caring for patients day after day but are burdened with the increased risk of bringing the virus into their homes and endangering their loved ones. Now, six months after Canada’s first case and with this new normal likely extending into 2021, many workers are balancing conflicting needs: Should they move freely among their families, who often provide support and comfort during stressful times, or should they continue isolating from them?" https://thewalrus.ca/health-care-workers-still-fear-bringi/

Ten years ago, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario declared September 25 of each year as Franco-Ontarian Day. This day celebrates and recognizes the many contributions of Ontario’s Francophone community. Franco-Ontarians are part of a community that celebrates over 400 years of cultural, social, economic, and political contributions to the province. There are over 611,000 francophones living in Ontariothe largest Canadian francophone community outside of Quebec and nearly five per cent of our population. Learn more at https://www.ontario.ca/page/franco-ontarian-history

Sorry - having a hard time hearing you over the sound of my new Airpods that I won by accessing ServicePlus! ServicePlus is your member benefits program exclusively for union members! You can browse their website to discover preferential rates and savings on a variety of products and services. Save on things like cell phone plans, Via Rail tickets, and events just by checking ServicePlus first! Find out how to enter at amapceo.on.ca/serviceplus2020

"But, perhaps we are asking the wrong questions. The world of work is changing, and so too should the labour laws and policies that govern it. Trying to classify newer forms of work into categories and policies that were written in the 1950s is not only challenging, but potentially limiting to all stakeholders. Therefore, I pose the following questions: -Why should a worker have to be classified as an employee to be eligible for protections that we deem so vital to our workin...g economy that they are written into law? i.e., minimum wage. -What does it mean to be a protected worker in Canada in 2020 and beyond?" https://www.thestar.com//our-work-is-changing-and-so-shoul

You asked, and asked, and asked... and we're trying to keep up with the answers! We've updated our COVID FAQs page with some of the most popular questions from our recent telephone town hall including details about office capacity, flexwork arrangements, implementing GROW, and more: amapceo.on.ca/covid-FAQs We will update this page on an ongoing basis, and will be announcing an October town hall shortly so you can ask more questions. Missed the September town hall or want to listen again? You can find it at amapceo.on.ca/pasttownhalls

It’s a completely historic victory against the most serious legal attack our health care system has ever faced, she said. The strength of this decision is extremely notable. On all fronts, the plaintiffs have lost this case. Justice Steeves has upheld all components of the health care law in B.C., and was also very clear and strong about the impact of the case across Canada. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-bc-supreme-court/

The pandemic has demonstrated the power, nimbleness, and importance of a strong public service. So what does it mean for the future? A recording of The Pearson Centre / Le Centre Pearson's panel featuring President Dave Bulmer with Linda Silas of Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), MP Steven MacKinnon, and James Miller of Connect Public Affairs is now available on Youtube at youtu.be/FqQpZOS9fEw

"Calandra says Ontario’s 2020-2021 budget which was delayed by the pandemic will be delivered on Nov. 15. The government is also expected to table a formal report on the state of emergency declared by the province earlier this year in response to the pandemic." https://www.thestar.com//ontario-legislature-resumes-as-pa

Recognize the colleagues and activists who have made a difference in your union - even if it was from a distance! Activist Awards close Monday, October 1 at noon. To nominate someone, visit amapceo.on.ca/activistawards

"Using the principle of targeted universalism means I recognise that everyone benefits from government’s removal of systemic barriers faced by the most disadvantaged communities." Check out AMAPCEO member Keren Miguel's latest piece about approaching anti-racist work from an evidence-based perspective in Apolitical: https://apolitical.co//anti-racist-institutions-evidence-b

Weren't able to make it to our digital town hall for OPS members last Thursday? President Dave Bulmer and Vice President Cynthia Watt discussed the OPS employer's plan for returning to work and what that will mean for you. They also took as many questions as possible - and there were a lot! Give it a listen at amapceo.on.ca/pasttownhalls