Tag: H1N1
Staying home when you’re sick not so easy in Alberta
Thanks to the H1N1 virus, society is finally coming to understand how critical it is to prevent the spread of viral infections.It’s unfortunate that it took a real global threat […]
Read more »Major Calgary companies on watch for H1N1: Labour group concerned about unpaid leave
CALGARY – Corporate giants in Calgary have yet to see an uptick in employee absenteeism as flu season, and H1N1 in particular, arrives, but continue to monitor the situation closely […]
Read more »AFL pushing for changes to cope with H1N1
The Alberta Federation of Labour is pushing for change in the wake of the H1N1 pandemic. Concerns are being raised about why front-line workers like police and EMS have not […]
Read more »Labour calls for law to aid workers with flu
The Alberta Federation of Labour called on the provincial government Wednesday to amend the labour code to protect workers who take days off with the H1N1 virus. “We don’t think […]
Read more »Follow the doctor’s orders on H1N1 and lose your job!
AFL calls for changes to Employment Standards Code that would make it easier for people to stay home from work when they’re experiencing swine flu symptoms If the Alberta government […]
Read more »The Flu, you & your job
The Alberta Federation of Labour wants an emergency meeting with Employment Minister Hector Goudreau to push for changes in legislation to protect workers who follow medical advice and stay home […]
Read more »Residents in Alberta’s smaller centres want better access to H1N1 vaccine
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Minister Ron Liepert said today hospital emergency wards and medical clinics are experiencing an increase in patients and inquires connected to H1N1 concerns. The influx is […]
Read more »Workers with no benefits debate staying home sick
Alberta needs legal protection for workers who don’t have sick leave benefits but are being urged to stay home if they’re not feeling well, particularly in flu season. Health professionals […]
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