The Ontario government has announced pandemic pay for front-line healthcare workers. Front-line health care workers are critical to the ongoing efforts to protect Ontarians and reduce the impact of COVID-19. Their sacrifices and dedication to service are remarkable.
The details of the program released provided examples of workers who will receive pandemic pay but it did not provide an exhaustive list.
We have written to Premier Ford asking for confirmation that our members who are working on the front lines in Ontario’s cancer centres will receive pandemic pay.
Read our letter to Premier Ford
We are proud of the important work of our radiation therapists. They are subject to the provisions of the Ontario state of emergency and are essential workers who cannot refuse unsafe work.
We know these members are taking all precautions possible, using personal protective equipment (PPE) and that they are being exposed to COVID-19 in their workplaces. It is our expectation that these members receive pandemic pay in compensation for the increased risk and demands of their work during this pandemic.
We will share the response we receive from Premier Ford.