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OFL IS PLEASED TO MAKE A SUBMISSION ON BILL C-64, AN ACT …

WEBBill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare, represents the most significant enhancement to our health care system since the creation of public health care in Canada. When a full …

Actived: 4 days ago

URL: https://ofl.ca/ofl-isubmission-on-bill-c-64/

May 30 Giant Protest & March: The fightback is on to save public …

WEBOn May 30, join Ontario Health Coalition’s protest and march to save our public health care. Send a message to the Ford government & Ontario’s Legislature that cannot be …

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Ontario is in crisis. The Ford government must act now.

WEBThe Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is joining with frontline workers in health care, long-term care, education, and other sectors to issue this emergency appeal. The Ford …

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Ontarians disagree with private health care expansion, according …

WEBThe OFL has pointed to the need for greater public funding into publicly delivered health care, and the repeal of Bill 124 as urgent measures that must be taken to address the …

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Ford government should invest in health and safety, not hoard $12

WEBThis is up $2.7 billion from August 26 when the FAO reported $9.3 billion in the reserves. These funds from the COVID-19 Health Sector Response Fund and the Support for …

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A COVID-19 Health and Safety Rights Guide for Health Care …

WEBSection 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) gives all workers covered by provincial legislation the right to refuse unsafe work. Many public sector workers (e.g. …

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The burden of occupational disease continues for individuals, …

WEBOccupational diseases are health conditions (e.g., cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory diseases, etc.) that are caused by exposure to hazardous substances or …

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Join the OFL's heat stress campaign The Ontario Federation of …

WEBCheck out this handy Heat Stress Toolkit prepared by Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), which includes this Heat Stress Calculator. Learn how to …

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New Report: Prescription Over-Ruled: Report on How Ontario’s …

WEBCollect and make public statistics on how often injured workers’ health care providers’ advice is disregarded. Create a protocol that regulates rapid response times …

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Home The Ontario Federation of Labour

WEBThe Ford government is dismantling public non-profit health care, closing local public hospitals’ emergency departments and other vital services. Don’t let the Ford …

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Letter to Government of Canada: Call for an Asbestos Ban

WEBSupport a comprehensive health response to asbestos diseases. This will involve working with the provinces and territories to support the early detection and effective treatment of …

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Cluster Advocacy Groups: Occupational Disease Reform Alliance

WEBThe Occupational Disease Reform Alliance (ODRA), made up of occupational disease clusters throughout Ontario, is calling on the Ford Government to fix the broken …

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Labour’s allies in health and safety The Ontario Federation of …

WEBWHSC is Ontario’s only labour-endorsed, government-designated health and safety training centre for good reason. With the passage of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety …

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About the OFL The Ontario Federation of Labour

WEBAreas like health, education, workplace safety, minimum wage and other employment standards, human rights, women’s rights, workers’ compensation, and pensions. We …

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Layered Approach Required for Airborne Transmission

WEBImproved ventilation, fitted N95 respirators, and other layered airborne protections are required for all frontline, essential workers in congregate settings such as health care, …

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OFL demands equity lens be applied to recovery efforts, and …

WEBSocial determinants of health make equity-seeking groups more vulnerable to COVID-19. Income, race, and employment conditions have effects on immune-system functioning. …

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Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Actually Work for Workers

WEBTORONTO – In advance of the 2023 Provincial Budget, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) says the Ford government must address the hardships that Ontarians are …

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OPSEU – 276 – Owen Sound Family Health Organization

WEBTo make a donation, cheques should be made out to: Local 276, with a note reading, “donation for striking workers.”. Please mail cheques to the OPSEU Owen Sound …

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Departments & Committees The Ontario Federation of Labour

WEBNatasha Luckhardt, Director of Health, Safety and Environment [email protected]. Worker’s Compensation. The department monitors matters and issues relative to …

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The OFL Staff The Ontario Federation of Labour

WEBIn her role as head of the agency’s labour advocacy program, she delivered workshops focused on mental health, led fundraising efforts and activities aimed at building healthy …

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Ontario labour joins the call for immediate ceasefire

WEBThe Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is speaking out to oppose the rapidly escalating violence in Israel-Palestine, and joining the call for an immediate ceasefire, aid to Gaza, …

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