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*An Update on Screening Recommendations in Ontario*
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*An Update on the Ontario Government's Workplace Screening Recommendations*
The USW has been informed that new screening recommendations and other changes to the province's Stage 3 rules are now in effect for provincially-regulated employers in Ontario. While the extent to which the new screening recommendations are mandatory for all Ontario employers remains unclear, the government has strongly indicated that they should be followed province-wide. These measures include a list of questions that should be asked before a worker or essential visitor is allowed entry to the physical workplace.
The USW has been informed that new screening recommendations and other changes to the province's Stage 3 rules are now in effect for provincially-regulated employers in Ontario. While the extent to which the new screening recommendations are mandatory for all Ontario employers remains unclear, the government has strongly indicated that they should be followed province-wide. These measures include a list of questions that should be asked before a worker or essential visitor is allowed entry to the physical workplace.
*An Update on Screening Recommendations in Ontario:*
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*An Update on Screening Recommendations in Ontario*
The USW has been informed that new screening recommendations and other changes to the province's Stage 3 rules are now in effect for provincially-regulated employers in Ontario. While the extent to which the new screening recommendations are mandatory for all Ontario employers remains unclear, the government has strongly indicated that they should be followed province-wide. These measures include a list of questions that should be asked before a worker or essential visitor is allowed entry to the physical workplace.
The USW has been informed that new screening recommendations and other changes to the province's Stage 3 rules are now in effect for provincially-regulated employers in Ontario. While the extent to which the new screening recommendations are mandatory for all Ontario employers remains unclear, the government has strongly indicated that they should be followed province-wide. These measures include a list of questions that should be asked before a worker or essential visitor is allowed entry to the physical workplace.
An Update on the Ontario Government's Workplace Screening Recommendations
The USW has been informed that new screening recommendations and other changes to the province's Stage 3 rules are now in effect for provincially-regulated employers in Ontario. While the extent to which the new screening recommendations are mandatory for all Ontario employers remains unclear, the government has strongly indicated that they should be followed province-wide. These measures include a list of questions that should be asked before a worker or essential visitor is allowed entry to the physical workplace.
Recommended screening measures
In the provincial government’s press release, the term “recommendations” is hyperlinked to the Ministry of Health's Screening Tool for Workplaces (Businesses and Organizations). This tool provides basic information only and contains recommendations for businesses or organizations for COVID-19 screening under the Regulation. Specifically, it contains:
a list of questions that, “at a minimum, […] should be used [by employers] to screen individuals for COVID-19 before they are permitted entry into the workplace (business or organization).”
information on how to analyze the workers' answers;
how to make a decision on whether the workers can enter the physical workplace, based on the answers they provided; and
links to further government-issued guidance materials on COVID-19 in Ontario.
The tool directs employers to screen workers before they are permitted entry to the physical workplace, at the beginning of their day or shift. Screening also applies to essential visitors when they arrive. The tool does not specify whether or not the same employees should be subject to screening every time they enter the workplace. That said, the tool does state that it “may be adapted based on need and the specific setting.”
Who will be screened?
Any workers. This refers to staff and is intended to include students, contractors or volunteers that conduct business or related activities where applicable and appropriate.
Essential visitors entering the work environment. These include individuals providing a service in the establishment who are not employees or patrons of the establishment (e.g., delivery, maintenance, contract workers). However, the tool...
In Kentucky, our members make the iconic Louisville Slugger, Bulleit Bourbon, Kellogg’s Pop Tarts and are healthcare workers at Appalachian Regional.
In Kentucky, our members make the iconic Louisville Slugger, Bulleit Bourbon, Kellogg’s Pop Tarts and are healthcare workers at Appalachian Regional.
Have you heard of Fiestraware? Steelworkers in West Virginia produce the timeless dinnerware. We represent health care workers at several facilities in the state, the workers at Mylan Pharmaceutical and at Blue Shield and Blue Cross. The workers at the Mardi Gras Casino are also proud Steelworkers, as well as those who work for the cities of Fairmont, Princeton and Ravenswood.
Have you heard of Fiestraware? Steelworkers in West Virginia produce the timeless dinnerware. We represent health care workers at several facilities in the state, the workers at Mylan Pharmaceutical and at Blue Shield and Blue Cross. The workers at the Mardi Gras Casino are also proud Steelworkers, as well as those who work for the cities of Fairmont, Princeton and Ravenswood.
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In Virginia, we represent the workers at the Naval Ship yard in Newport News, where naval ships and submarines are built. This local union is the largest in the USW. Our members in Virginia also work at the Goodyear and Yokohama Tire Plants, and produce the well-known food items you find in your supermarket under the Buotini brand.
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In Virginia, we represent the workers at the Naval Ship yard in Newport News, where naval ships and submarines are built. This local union is the largest in the USW. Our members in Virginia also work at the Goodyear and Yokohama Tire Plants, and produce the well-known food items you find in your supermarket under the Buotini and Pillsbury brands.
In Maryland we represent workers who are steel fabricators, and who work in cement/brick facilities, credit unions, chemical plants, paper-making facilities and label print shops.
In Kentucky, our members make the iconic Louisville Slugger, Bulleit Bourbon, Kellogg’s Pop Tarts and are healthcare workers at Appalachian Regional.
In Kentucky, our members make the iconic Louisville Slugger, Bulleit Bourbon, Kellogg’s Pop Tarts and are healthcare workers at Appalachian Regional.
Have you heard of Fiestraware? Steelworkers in West Virginia produce the timeless dinnerware. We represent health care workers at several facilities in the state, the workers at Mylan Pharmaceutical and at Blue Shield and Blue Cross. The workers at the Mardi Gras Casino are also proud Steelworkers, as well as those who work for the cities of Fairmont, Princeton and Ravenswood.
Have you heard of Fiestraware? Steelworkers in West Virginia produce the timeless dinnerware. We represent health care workers at several facilities in the state, the workers at Mylan Pharmaceutical and at Blue Shield and Blue Cross. The workers at the Mardi Gras Casino are also proud Steelworkers, as well as those who work for the cities of Fairmont, Princeton and Ravenswood.
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In Virginia, we represent the workers at the Naval Ship yard in Newport News, where naval ships and submarines are built. This local union is the largest in the USW. Our members in Virginia also work at the Goodyear and Yokohama Tire Plants.
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In Virginia, we represent the workers at the Naval Ship yard in Newport News, where naval ships and submarines are built. This local union is the largest in the USW. Our members in Virginia also work at the Goodyear and Yokohama Tire Plants, and produce the well-known food items you find in your supermarket under the Buotini brand.
In Maryland we represent workers who are steel fabricators, and who work in cement/brick facilities, credit unions, chemical plants, paper-making facilities and label print shops.
In Maryland we represent workers who are steel fabricators, and who work in cement/brick facilities, credit unions, chemical plants, paper-making...
*Hazard Appalachian Regional Health Care, West Virginia*
*Hazard Appalachian Regional Health Care, West Virginia*
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/"To me it's so important to have fairness and equality in the workplace. If it wasn't for the union we wouldn't have the benefits that we have today, including berevement leave, sick time, vacation time and double pay when working the holidays."/
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/"To me it's so important to have fairness and equality in the workplace. If it wasn't for the union we wouldn't have the benefits that we have today, including bereavement leave, sick time, vacation time and double pay when working the holidays."/
