TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yesterday, Ontario Health at Home announced that it was reconsidering the timeline for its four-day-a-week return-to-office plan — a clear response to the growing pressure from CUPE members who spoke out together.
But less than 24 hours later, at 2 p.m. today, the employer issued another memo reversing course and announcing that staff will now be expected to return to the office beginning October 20
This is a complete contradiction from what they said just yesterday. It’s another sign of the chaos and confusion inside Ontario Health at Home — and proof that the employer can buckle under pressure. With all the chaos from the merger and ongoing workplace issues, this is one more element of chaos that our members don’t need.
By the employer’s own admission, they do not have the office space to accommodate a full return-to-office plan. CUPE members remain deeply concerned about the impact this will have on workers and the communities we serve. We’ve already heard stories of workers supporting patients in palliative care who cannot find a private or quiet space to have dignified, confidential conversations.
CUPE members are not sitting back. Together, we’ve shown that organized workers can expose bad decisions and make employers think twice before pushing through reckless policies.
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Contacts
For more information, contact:
Bill Chalupiak, Communications Officer
Canadian Union of Public Employees
[email protected]
416-707-1401
