D6 Health Care Council

The USW District 6 Health Care Council brings together Steelworkers members working in the health-care sector including hospitals, long-term care and retirement residences. The council meets regularly to discuss workplace issues, bargaining and to share solutions for the common challenges we all face at work.

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Dealing with Mental Health in the Workplace

Many members deal with mental health issues in the workplace. Facilitating a return to work for employees who are recovering from mental illnesses starts with education and awareness.

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The District 6 Health Care Council provides useful information on health coalitions, relevant legislation affecting the health care sector, and pension plans.

Collective Agreements

On this page you will find various United Steelworker collective agreements in the health-care sector. If there are any collective agreements that are out of date, please contact us and send us your new agreement.

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Apr 15, 2021

Long-Term Care Workers Launch Campaign to Revitalize Sector

The USW District 6 Health Care Workers Council is launching a new campaign to take action on staffing ratios and working conditions in long-term care.

Oct 05, 2020

Treatment of Long-Term Care Workers a Disgrace, Says United Steelworkers

An absence of minimum standards, as well provincial compensation restraints, are resulting in workers quitting and positions going unfilled.

Jul 13, 2020