Equity seeking groups continue to face higher rates of precarious work, homelessness, poverty, under-employment, unemployment and social isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the inequalities marginalized individuals typically face. Physical distancing may be assisting in decreasing the spread of COVID-19, however being isolated with an abusive partner or homophobic family member can lead to domestic […]
This is an update on COVID-19 related health and safety matters that Union representatives and Workplace Health and Safety committees are currently addressing. Use of N95s The Policy Health and Safety Committee is expecting guidance from Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada surrounding N95 re-use, cleaning and storage. Currently, each workplace is […]
We are pleased to see the great work being done across the country by our Union representatives, Health and Safety committees, and most of all our members, who continue to provide critical services for all Canadians. We have now had 19 CBSA employees test positive to COVID-19, a number far greater than what we expected […]
Note: This article is being updated regularly by PSAC. Please visit the following page for updated information. Who is at the highest risk of contracting the virus at work? Front line workers in direct contact with the public are at the highest risk. This may include airport personnel, border services and immigration employees, teaching assistants, […]
CBSA is refusing to allow the submission of Lab 1070 Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Reports when employees are exposed to the virus responsible for COVID-19, a hazardous substance. If this happens to you, we recommend that you: Fill out the Hazard Complaint Report form; and Email that form and the 127.1 Complaint to your immediate manager, […]
