| National Day of Mourning – Tomorrow (April 28) |
| Tomorrow, on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, we remember the workers killed or injured on the job as we observe the National Day of Mourning. “Our enduring message is to mourn for the dead and fight for the living,” says Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall in his video address to IAM members. This year, as we contend with COVID-19, our remembrance and the actions we take to hold our employers to account, to ensure the safety of all workers, is more important than ever. “We know that many workers during this COVID-19 crisis have been deemed essential and are going to work,” says Pickthall. “Our healthcare heroes, grocery heroes, and all the other heroes who are doing their jobs every day to make sure we’re safe. We need to make sure they have the proper protective equipment and that employers are doing everything they must do to ensure their safety.” On Tuesday, please take part in one of the many virtual Day of Mourning events or hold a private vigil. Together, let’s honour those who have lost their lives and stand with essential workers, as we call on our employers and government to do more. |
 IAM Local Lodge 1295 members who work in a Toronto long-term care facility. Zofia, Alicia, Lucita, Vivianne, Paul, Glenis, Olena, Agnes, and Lorissa. |
 PSW Marcia Stone and RN Shaudia Davis, proud members of IAM Local Lodge 1231. |
| Thank You to Our IAM District 78 Health Care Heroes |
| IAM District Lodge 78 represents thousands of front-line health care workers throughout Ontario in retirement homes, long-term care, patient transfer, and home care. They are our health care heroes, risking their health to protect ours. IAM continues to fight for our members and for all health care workers in Canada, to ensure that employers and governments do a better job providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), training, access to WSIB, and enhanced compensation. |
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| We’re Here to Answer YOUR COVID-19 Questions |
| District 78 has brought on a dedicated staff member to assist IAM members with:The Employment Insurance (EI) process.Questions regarding health and safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).General questions regarding COVID-19.Allison Skinner is available during regular office hours by phone at 416-729-5563 or email at askinner@iamdl78.org. |
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| COVID-19 Support and Information |
| Printable Newsletter |
| Our monthly newsletter is now available in a printable PDF format. Please download and share at YOUR workplace. |
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| Help Us Reach District 78 Members |
| Not every IAM District Lodge 78 member is receiving our eNewsletters. Talk to YOUR colleagues. If a fellow member isn’t receiving our emails please tell them to to contact info@iamdl78.org. It is important that we have a working email address for each and every IAM District Lodge 78 member. |
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