Posts Tagged ‘political action’
Psychological distress: whoâll take care of personnel in essential services?
Last March, Health and Social Services Minister Danielle McCann took strict measures to curb the pandemic. However noble the governmentâs intentions, its actions may come at a steep cost. By modifying the collective agreements of public-sector employees in health and social service facilities, the government upped the powers of managers to offset labour shortages that had been rampant in these facilities for far too long. Managers were given carte-blanche, with practically no safeguards to prevent them from taking shortcuts when implementing such measures in the bureaucratic behemoths that are now our integrated centres (CISSS and CIUSSS).
Read MoreAn impassioned activist
The woman we elected president of the APTS at our Convention last November is very determined to boost our unionâs visibility and influence, and is proud to do so. âI want the APTS to have the means to realize our goals, fully engage in public debates and take the initiative without hesitation. We have to create ties with other organizations and join forces to serve our common causes,â AndrĂ©e Poirier declared.
Read MoreFederal elections: extravagant government spending?
The federal elections are just around the corner, with election day fast approaching on October 21. The electoral campaign comes with its share of promises, commitments and attacks that may or may not be founded. Given that weâre being bombarded with a variety of positions, some issues may escape us.
Read MoreA humane healthcare system more attuned to peopleâs needs
In his inaugural address, Premier Legault alluded to the “demoralizing” effect that successive reforms, budget instability, rigid management and cumbersome administrative practices have had on health and social services personnel. If Iâm not mistaken, thatâs the first time a politician has acknowledged this.
Read MoreExorbitant drug costs for how much longer?
A universal public pharmacare plan is one of the solutions advocated by the APTS to ensure better funding for health and social services. What response might we expect from the CAQ government?
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