The local executive members of the Alliance of Professional and Technical Personnel in Health and Social Services (APTS) of the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of Laval held a mobilization on December 10 under the theme of fire to “indicate to the government that their members are literally burned”.
They also wanted to put a little pressure to speed up negotiations for their collective agreement which expired in March.
“The negotiations are following their usual pace, which is problematic in times of a pandemic,” explains Pierre-Luc Carrier, president of the local executive of the APTS of the CISSS de Laval. We are talking about guardian angels, but it might be time to recognize it, not only in terms of salary, but also in terms of priority. Once this is resolved, our members will be able to focus exclusively on COVID-19. ”
However, he specifies that the agreement between the government of Quebec and the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) on the working conditions of nurses could help speed up the process.
Negotiations between the two parties resumed this week.
Requests
Among the main demands of the APTS, let us note the reduction of the work overload and a satisfactory salary increase.
“We understand the specific situation, but there is a lot of pressure and we are burnt out,” adds Mr. Carrier. Some members have difficulty receiving time off. Possible holiday lockdowns could help, but it’s a double-edged sword: It could reduce the pressure on people in the healthcare field, but they could find themselves working without access to time off. “
We also want to settle the premium file related to COVID-19. According to the grouping, several inequities are still observed.
“In medical imaging, our members do scans and deal with COVID-19 patients and do not have a premium,” concludes the local executive president. Same thing in our laboratories where they handle it directly. The government mentions that it is their job, but, in times of pandemic, there is something more. “
Laval balance sheet
With a toll of 12,871 people testing positive for COVID-19, Laval has seen an increase of 94 cases in 24 hours. The total of deaths since the start of the pandemic remains stable at 732.
The Laval Integrated Health and Social Services Center also has accumulated 11,010 healings, which means that there are now 1,129 confirmed active cases (-56) in Laval territory.
Among those affected, 39 are hospitalized, including 14 in intensive care.
33 employees of the health organization are still absent from work due to COVID-19.
Assessment in CHSLD and RPA
Four private seniors’ residences (RPA) in Laval are currently affected by COVID-19. Here is the full list of them:
- Jardin des Willows: 16 cases and 24% infection;
- Firefly: 2 cases and 1% infection;
- Jardin le Renoir: 4 cases and 1% infection;
- Boisé Notre-Dame: 1 case and less than 1% of infection.
In addition, the Jardin des Saules was placed in the RPA category under close surveillance due to the rate of infection.
Provincial situation
In Quebec, the toll is now 160,023 cases and 7,435 deaths.
- Laval : 12 871
- Montréal : 55 420
- Laurentides : 8683
- Lanaudière : 12 533
- Montérégie : 22 465
- Capitale-Nationale: 13 762
- Mauricie – Center-du-Quebec: 7862
- Estrie : 5811
- Outaouais: 3908
- Chaudière-Appalaches: 6265
- Bas-Saint-Laurent: 1066
- Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean: 6152
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue: 298
- North Shore: 227
- Northern Quebec: 57
- Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine: 1,464
- Terres-Cries-de-la-Baie-James: 17
- Nunavik : 28
- Outside Quebec: 131
- Region to be determined: 3
A total of 848 people are still hospitalized, including 113 in intensive care.
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