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We need 100% public #LongTermCare. Wipe out the Pandemic Profiteers "Non-profits had an average of 2.8 deaths per 100 beds while municipal homes averaged 1.4. The average death rate in for-profit homes is 5.2." #canlab #onpoli #cdnpoli #covid19 #DougFord cbc.ca/news/canada/nu…

From all of us at the Society...

Hanukkah Sameach to everyone celebrating!

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In recognition of IDPD, the Society is establishing a Professionals with Disabilities Committee to advance the interest of persons with disabilities within the Society, our workplaces and in our communities. #canlab

#December6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women. Join the @OFLabour virtual candlelight vigil this Sunday @ 6:30PM to commemorate this important day. #onlab facebook.com/events/6613953…

This morning marks the start of our virtual #SUP20 Council meeting. Thank you to Pat Oakes, from the Mohawks of Akwesasne & Haudenosaunee Bear Clan for opening today’s meeting.

Thanks to @IFPTE President Paul Shearon for joining #SUP20 share the important work that has been done this past year.

Matt Biggs, @IFPTE Secretary Treasurer, joined #SUP20 to discuss the links between what is happening in the US and Canada & reminded members of the importance of elections in fighting attacks on workers.

Happy to have @MWrightTO joining @TheSocietySays today to present on: Recent Court Decisions and How They Affect Labour. We really are all in this together. #SUP20

Society President, @SocietyScott, reminds members that the power of unity is our strength. #SUP20

Big thank you to @AndreaHorwath, Leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition, for joining #SUP20 to remind everyone that by working together to take care of each other we can beat this pandemic and rebuild a better Ontario.

.@CCPA_Ont's @SheilaBlockTO joined #SUP20 to present an economic analysis about the road to recovery from COVID-19.

Thank you @OntarioNurses First Vice-President, Cathryn Hoy & @WrightHenryLLP Partner @MWrightTO for joining #SUP20 on this afternoon’s panel about recent court decisions and their effects on the labour movement.

We are all saddened to learn a Hydro One colleague died yesterday in a vehicle accident. Our thoughts & prayers to his family, friends and coworkers at Hydro One and the @pwuconnects. If you need support, reach out to your local union rep who can direct you to support services.

The Ont Energy Board has announced a 2% increase. Premier Doug Ford... it’s just the rate of inflation! Suddenly the rate of inflation is important. It certainly wasn’t when he introduced #Bill124 & capped public sector wages at 1%! thestar.com/politics/provi… via @torontostar

On the World Day for Decent Work, frontline workers should be top of mind. #WDDW20 #ForwardTogether #canlab #cdnpoli Learn more about some of those jobs with our colouring book: documents.clcctc.ca/communications…