Posts Tagged ‘organization of the healthcare system’
The need for social change, by the numbers
Over the past two years, the APTS has been working to develop a new political platform. The second Carrefour des idées conference, Comprendre pour choisir (Understanding so we can choose), was held on May 5 and 6 as part of this process. Presentations and discussions were intended to help us take a step back and look at the overall context as we think about the best way to move forward. Here’s a recap of the opening talk by Damien Contandriopoulos, associate professor at the Faculté des sciences infirmières of the Université de Montréal.
Read MoreLower group insurance premiums for 2020
Insurance premiums have been lowered following a call for bids in the spring of 2019. The reduced premiums will be effective as of January 1, 2020. More information on the new premiums and applicable changes is provided in the tables below.
Read MoreWhat we deserve… no more, no less
As partners in the upcoming public-sector negotiations, the APTS and the FIQ were united in their response to the unwelcome statements made by Premier François Legault.
Read MoreSolutions to workforce shortages finally recognized as urgent
Just as the austerity period is about to end, the MSSS seems be discovering the magnitude of labour shortages in public health and social services. Revelation! Maybe the health ministry will also see the relevance of the unions’ proposals.
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