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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, A pr il 26 ,2 01 8 | 16 Workers at the George-Workers at the George-W town hospital are rallying to raise awareness that they have been working without a contract since September. Three of Canada's largest unions, the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU), the Canadian Union of Pub- lic Employees (CUPE) and the Service Employees In- ternational Union (SEIU), are banding together to bro- ker a new contract for hospi- tal staff across the province. "We're doing a rally so that the OHA (Ontario Hos- pitals Association) comes back with respectful bar- gaining," said Janette Jen- sen, a housekeeper at the hospital. Workers at the hospitalWorkers at the hospitalW under CUPE and SEIU have been without a contract since September and con- tact negotiations broke down in October. "There are some outrage- ous concessions that they're putting forward," said Jen- sen, explaining that the unions are concerned that the OHA is not addressing issues with violence in the workplace through the con- tract. "They're looking to strip away a lot of the job securityaway a lot of the job securitya language that's in our con- tract," said Jason Morden, holding a sign that reads, "Bargain/Negotiate Re- spectfully Now." He says that workers with decades worth of se- niority deserve security from being laid off. The con-from being laid off. The con-f tract does not just cover Georgetown, but hospitals across Ontario. "The goal is to raise awareness for our managers, to bring back to the Ontario Hospital Associ- ation," said Morden. NEWS Georgetown hospital workers rally for new union contract ALEXANDRA HECK aheck@metroland.com Employees representing CUPE and other unions, OCHU and SEIU stood outside the Georgetown Hospital to raise awareness that staff in the hospital are currently working without a contract, as negotiations broke down in late 2017. From left, Jason Morden, Catherine Jeffery, Kim Sheppard and Janette Jensen. Alexandra Heck/Metroland Be inspired and informed about leaving a lasting legacy. Minimize tax and maximize the legacy power of your will. The latest advice in wills from a panel of savvy experts. JOIN US TUESDAY, MAY 8TH, 2018 2:00 - 3:30 pm The Old Armoury 1 Park Avenue, Halton Hills 6:30 - 8:00 pm Acton Town Hall 19 Willow Street N, Acton Presented by a partnership of local charitable organizations dedicated to strengthening Halton Hills: Bennett Village Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills Community Foundation of Halton Georgetown Bread Basket Georgetown Hospital Foundation United Way Halton & Hamilton This event is FREE and refreshments will be served! Bring this ad to be entered into a special door prize draw. RSVP to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation office at 905-873-0111 ext. 8222 or via email at chughes@haltonhealthcare.com Moderator: Doug Lounsbury - Lounsbury Life & Group Insurance Panel: Rev. Paul Ivany - Norval United Church, Nathan Bell - RBC Financial Planning, Shawn Hughes - Foresters, Sanjeeve Dhanapala - RBCWealth Management, M. Jasmine Sweatman - Sweatman Law Professional Corporation Tickets ($10/ea) available at the UCHS Shelter and Thrift Shop (1,000 tickets available) Daily Draws May 1-31, 2018 at 3pm @ the UCHS Shelter Visit www.uppercredit.com for full details and contest rules Charitable Registration #893738872RR0001 Shelter 519.833.2287 | Thrift Shop 905.702.8661 www.uppercredit.com | info@uppercredit.com 3,000 in Prize Money Lottery License# M330198 SALES, SERVICE, RENT-ALL INC. 334 Guelph Street Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4B5 Tel:Tel:T 905-877-0905-877-0905-877 157 Fax: 905-877-0905-877-0905-877 159 www.adamsequipment.ca Hours of operation: 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm Saturday; Closed on Sunday Come in for a tune up to get ready for Spring! Rentals For EVERY need! • Tools & Lawn Equipment • Skidsteers, Excavators & Trenchers • Light Construction Equipment SALES, SERVICE, RENT-ALL INC. We Service Homeowner Lawn Equipment