Thread by @TorontoStar

While Doug Ford says he's "for the people," the government's latest corporate deals come at the expense of workers and their health. Here's why:

#InTheirOwnVoices, @DeenaLadd and Dr. @SGaibrie write. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

"Just a few weeks ago, it was revealed that the Ford government paid Deloitte $22.4 million to run paid sick leave program. Rather than providing workers with sick days, the Ford government privatized paid sick days through a corporate welfare program."

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Last week, Ontario announced a payout of $1.5 billion to employers from WSIB. Taking money from the WSIB and refunding it to employers will drive injured, disabled and sick workers into a deeper crisis, they argue. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

"Making matters worse, workers are still waiting for 10 paid sick days. The WIPB offers workers only three days of paid sick leave and only for COVID-19 related reasons. This does not meet basic COVID isolation requirements." thestar.com/opinion/contri…

"If they are on the side of workers and their health, the government must immediately legislate 10 permanent paid sick days, bring in a $20 minimum wage, and fix workers’ compensation to ensure no injured or sick worker is left behind," they write. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

Ontario’s latest corporate handouts come at the expense of workers and their health.

@DeenaLadd and Dr. @SGaibrie write #InTheirOwnVoices.
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