On Monday, June 13 long-term care workers
have planned a peaceful demonstration. This event will begin at
9 am outside of Tom Davies Square. We will walk to Sudbury MPP
Rick Bartolucci's office, and share a barbecue lunch and
information to raise public awareness of the problems
facing
residents, health-care providers and
operators in long-term facilities in Ontario.
This government needs to immediately
re-instate a minimum standard for nursing and personal care for
all long-term care homes. In the last decade, the
level of need, multiple diagnoses, and
chronic conditions of disease has unquestionably led to more
intensive and heavier care needs being expressed
by residents. Our residents, at minimum,
deserve respect and dignity.
Anne Marie MacInnis
Seniors' advocate
Mine Mile Local 598/CAW