Across Canada, every March, we celebrate Social Work Week to pay tribute to thousands of social workers and the vital work they do every day.

Unfortunately, during the peak of the holiday season and a time when the pandemic is at its worst, NOWU – a small, non-healthcare union without the power, resources or experience to properly represent you – has triggered a union representation vote that could put your safety, security and stability as a hospital worker in jeopardy.

As you may have heard, starting Saturday, December 26, 2020, the provincial government has announced stricter lockdown measures across Ontario. As a result of the provincial government’s inability to manage the spread of the pandemic in Ontario, we are now experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases in our hospitals.

During Thanksgiving weekend, our members at Michael Garron Hospital received an unauthorized text message from NOWU.

Learn about the events happening at Michael Garron Hospital for SEIU Healthcare members on the week of October 5, 2020.

For a second straight week, we were disgusted to learn that another racist incident has occurred at a construction site at Michael Garron Hospital. As a result, we will be hosting a rally at Michael Garron Hospital on Tuesday, October 6 to call on your employer and EllisDon to stop talking, and instead take immediate…

Today, there was a disturbing and despicable anti-Black racist act found at a construction site at Michael Garron Hospital. SEIU Healthcare condemns this disgusting act of anti-Black racism and all other forms of racism and discrimination.

Sisters and Brothers, At SEIU Healthcare, our first priority is our members. Greedy corporations and the Ontario government do not want workers to organize because they do not want their authority or decisions to be criticized or challenged. In a time of crisis, we will not stop using our voices so that you are heard,…

Thank you for showing off your Purple Pride. It was amazing to see you celebrate with your colleagues and spread some purple cheer at your workplace.

As part of our commitment to openness and transparency, we are informing you of ongoing attempts to get members like you at Michael Garron Hospital to sign certification cards for another union. There is much at stake – if the union attempting a raid receives enough signatures, it will trigger a vote this fall that could jeopardize the hard-earned benefits you’ve gained with SEIU Healthcare at your side.