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Port Perry Star, 23 Jun 1998, p. 13

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-- "A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 23, 1998 - 13 St. Elizabeth nurses strike could affect up to 800 patients Fromn page 1 "We are dealing with them on a case-by-case basis as to whether they should be released." She predicted other Durham hospitals may feel the pinch if the strike goes on. "We would send patients to other area hospitals if we were full here-- that is, if they're not full too." Ms Robson stressed that patient care will be fore- most in her mind. "We will do what is nec- essary to see patients get the care they need, no mat- ter the (labor) situation." St. Elizabeth is one of the private service groups which won contracts with Durham Access to Care, whose clients include the chronically ill and disabled. New provincial guidelines required the contracting process. About 800 patients may be affected by the strike. It was the result of a break- down in talks aimed at reaching the union's first labor contract since it was certified in 1996. The union is also seeking the first pay raises for employees since a wage freeze in 1992. Representatives for Durham Access to Care, expect to transfer all 800 cases to the other two con- tracted care providers, ComCare and the Victorian Order of Nurses. Janet Harris, spokesperson for DAC, told The Star that if the strike is lengthy, St. Elizabeth could sustain a loss of patients permanent- ly. "There is a clause in their contract that says CORRECTION NOTICE We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "Great Gifts for Great Dads" flyer. pn [Cupiviin TIRE Page 13. Rechargeable Shaver, 43-8741-6 The copy states this is a rechargeable shaver. This is incorrect. The unit is a corded shaver. We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "Canada-Wide Savings" flyer. Page 1. Autobike, 71-1598X Should Read: 'All Bike Assembly And Kickstands Are Extra' Page 3. Item #11, 240-SQ in Propane BBQ, 85-1111-8. This is a 'Spacemaker' Product, not 'fiesta'. Page 24. Engine Cleaner, 38-1300-2 Copy Reads: 454G Should Read: 425G We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "1998 Catalogue" Page 48. Item #7, Electric Super Blower/Vac, 60-3836-0 Copy Reads: 14-Amps Should Read: 12-Amps Page 137. Gas Water Heater, 63-0187-6 Copy Reads: 49,000 BTU Should Read: 40,000 BTU We sincerely regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. cnote d324/325/cat - Zone 0 that in the event of unfore- seen circumstances such as a labor dispute, their service contract with us is void and we can reassign cases," she said. "When the strike 1s over it is up to the patient if care of St. Elizabeth," Ms. Harris said. St. Elizabeth spokesper- son Eva Novy said that there is such a clause. "Yes it's true that there is a clause that voids the contract during a labor dis- would expect to get those contracts back after the dispute is settled." The private companies began providing care to patients in Durham Region under their new contracts April 1. Ms Harris said the impending strike. "St. Elizabeth told us about two weeks ago that it was an outside possibility their people could take some sort of labor action," she said. There are no immediate tions and the strike con- tinues. Meanwhile, there is a possibility the Victorian Order of Nurses local pro- viding patient care in Durham Region could soon be on strike. they wish to return to the pute," she said. "But we there was SMARTLEASE TY s1O8 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SEDAN Who says Sedan drivers have to 36 months/S1.080 dons payment give up styling and performance. 3 relg NO SECURITY DEPOSIT 22 tre engine, 4-wheel ABS, dual Purchase front air bags. 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