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Through the past year, I've been struck by how many doctors have linked poverty and treatment of workers with vulnerability to COVID -- and overall health.
So when @richardzussman asked Dr. Henry whether she wants #bcpoli to resource paid sick leave, the response was jarring. 1/
So when @richardzussman asked Dr. Henry whether she wants #bcpoli to resource paid sick leave, the response was jarring. 1/
I can't think of a single doctor or epidemiologist I've spoken to who wouldn't answer with a firm "yes, absolutely."
But Dr. Henry gave a vague, political answer about workplace safety plans & focussing vaccines at outbreaks.
Remember, we're told PHO is an independent office. 2/
But Dr. Henry gave a vague, political answer about workplace safety plans & focussing vaccines at outbreaks.
Remember, we're told PHO is an independent office. 2/
Instead, DBH sent a ? addressed to her about a very impt policy position to the health min, who gave a weak answer about supporting workers to get vaccinated and that the govt is "working hard" on the issue.
This story remains accurate. Note the date: 3/ https://bc.ctvnews.ca/gaps-and-holes-in-federal-sick-pay-program-will-be-filled-provincially-b-c-premier-says-1.5215531
This story remains accurate. Note the date: 3/ https://bc.ctvnews.ca/gaps-and-holes-in-federal-sick-pay-program-will-be-filled-provincially-b-c-premier-says-1.5215531
Paid sick leave to curb infectn isn't controversial
BC doc @Melissa_Lem: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-doctors-reflect-on-the-first-year-of-the-pandemic-and-express-cautious-hope-about-the-road-ahead-1.5287136
ON doc @sdbaral https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2020/11/09/why-are-albertans-working-while-sick-and-is-enforcement-the-answer/
Was it even in the prov budget? Nope https://thetyee.ca/News/2021/04/22/BC-Budget-No-Paid-Sick-Leave-Missing-Opportunity/
This, despite known fallout of people feeling pressured 4/ https://bit.ly/3eNH4kH
BC doc @Melissa_Lem: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-doctors-reflect-on-the-first-year-of-the-pandemic-and-express-cautious-hope-about-the-road-ahead-1.5287136
ON doc @sdbaral https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2020/11/09/why-are-albertans-working-while-sick-and-is-enforcement-the-answer/
Was it even in the prov budget? Nope https://thetyee.ca/News/2021/04/22/BC-Budget-No-Paid-Sick-Leave-Missing-Opportunity/
This, despite known fallout of people feeling pressured 4/ https://bit.ly/3eNH4kH
"How unexpected that an NDP government isn't using this as an opportunity to quickly implement a paid sick leave program?"
Yes, and how unexpected the province's top doctor didn't firmly advocate for a policy to help keep sick people at home without fear of not making rent. 4/
Yes, and how unexpected the province's top doctor didn't firmly advocate for a policy to help keep sick people at home without fear of not making rent. 4/
"Penny, aren't you on a day off? Why are you tweeting about #bcpoli and COVID when your to-do list is longer than your arm?" 5/5
