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DECEMBER 2020
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We as Allied Health Professionals
have so much to be proud of. We
lean on each other in difficult times.
We are inspired by each other.
MAHCP President Bob Moroz (left) with table officers (l-r) Victoria Fabris, Jason Linklater and Tanya Burnside on I hear from members every day
the night of the MAHCP AGM on Oct. 29, 2020. Front-page photo of Bob is also from AGM. Photos by B. Pontanilla
who share their concerns, their an-
President's Report···················································· 3 MAHCP Staff Assignments······························· 11 Meetings and Events Calendar
MAHCP's fight for pandemic ger and their frustration. It’s crucial
that you continue doing that – it
Table of Contents
Our MAHCP Website Calendar is updated
Article on Executive Council proposed Facebook Contest·················································· 12 helps keep MAHCP pointed in the
protections continues
frequently, so please visit our
right direction, and to know which
changes·········································································4 Layout & Design: calendar at: www.mahcp.ca
battles we need to focus on.
Graham Dempster • Bernice Pontanilla
Vice President's Report·········································· 5 December 6, 2020 This time, I’m asking you a ques-
Editor & Production:
National Day of Action Against Violence The battle rages on, my friends. I use the word battle the heightened pace, increased workloads and ad- tion. I want to ask you to share your
Best Banting Soiree ················································6 Bernice Pontanilla
Against Women because that is what each of us is experiencing every ditional stress you have faced over the past few months stories of hope and inspiration. Tell
LRO page on Medical Leave Request·············· 7 MAHCP News is published quarterly in March, December 9, 2020 single day. There can be no doubt that the COVID-19 especially, but you have done just that. Because you are me what keeps you getting out of
June, September and December. Advertising will be Executive Council Mtg pandemic has been a relentless foe. an Allied Health Professional. bed in the morning, or at night for
Welcome new LRO Tania Wiebe······················ 7 entertained. For more information, please contact the
Editor at (204) 772-0425. 101-1500 Notre Dame, 0900 to 1700 hrs and The very nature of Allied Health Professionals’ work Manitobans know, now more than ever, the value of another 12-hour shift. Tell me about
Executive Council Nominations·······················9 Revenues from advertising will be used to supplement teleconference TBD puts you in a position where there is no rest from that the work you do. MAHCP is here to continue to fight for something that made you smile or
the MAHCP Professional Development Fund.
December 25, 2020 battle. Each day that you go to work, you put yourself your rights and safety in the workplace, and to make sure warmed your heart. Tell me a story
MAHCP Executive Council······························· 11
Christmas Day, MAHCP Office Closed and your family at a greater risk. Many of you are being all Manitobans understand just how valuable you are. of something you saw or experi-
December 26, 2020 redeployed to areas or facilities with which you are We are fighting for more support and better protections enced that reminded you of why you
HELP US
Boxing Day not familiar to fight this battle. In many cases, the Em- for you each and every day and we continue to fight to chose to become an Allied Health
December 28, 2020 ployer is refusing to honour agreements made months have our agreements honoured. Professional in the first place.
KEEP YOU
Boxing Day stat, MAHCP Office Closed ago for these very situations. That adds even more risk Finally, we will not forget the courage, the sacrifice I encourage you to send your
January 1, 2020 and stress. At the end of your shift, the pandemic does and the heroic efforts each of you has demonstrated stories of hope and inspiration to
INFORMED!
New Year's Day, MAHCP Office Closed not leave you alone. when we get to the bargaining tables, and we won’t let me at bobm@mahcp.ca.
January 13, 2020 The code red restrictions limit our ability to do some Employers or government forget it either! I know our Maybe it’s something we’ll want
Executive Council Mtg of the things we normally would to relax, unwind and members are behind us in the many battles we continue to share on social media or in some
In order to keep our database 101-1500 Notre Dame, 0900 to 1700 hrs and recharge. Rarely has the professional side of our lives so to wage on your behalf. Together, we are One Strong other way – if so we’ll be sure to ask
current, please let us know teleconference TBD deeply impacted the personal side. Voice for Allied Health. you first. More than anything, I just
February 10, 2020 We are seeing more and more that workplaces are In this edition of the newsletter, you will find infor- want to hear more of these inspiring
of any information changes,
Executive Council Mtg really feeling the stress. There are more reported issues mation on many important issues including an upcom- stories. It will help me tell a better
including home and email 101-1500 Notre Dame, 0900 to 1700 hrs and of conflict with managers and sadly conflict among ing special meeting, an overview of proposed changes and more compelling story about
addresses and your name. Don’t teleconference TBD our own members. We know that people are having to to MAHCP’s Executive Council that will be up for a who we are as Allied Health Profes-
forget to update your address with your employer too! If you know of a February 15, 2020 work even more short-staffed because of work absences vote at that meeting, an update on our public awareness sionals – to media, to the public, to
retiree, please let us know. Call 204-772-0425 or email info@mahcp.ca Louis Riel Day, MAHCP Office Closed beyond the usual. Again, that puts even more strain on campaign and other timely topics. government and to the Employer.
you and the entire health system. Please read on, stay safe and stay in touch. Thank you for everything you do
Find us on Social Media I could go on and on. However, you are an Allied
Health Professional. You are dedicated to the health In solidarity,
– together we’ll get through this.
- Bob
and wellness of every Manitoban. You carry that dedi- Bob Moroz
facebook.com/MAHCP.MB twitter.com/MAHCP_MB instagram.com/mahcp_mb
cation as a badge of honour. It is difficult to maintain MAHCP President
MAHCP NEWS 2 3 december 2020
Big Changes Proposed For Executive
Council at Upcoming Special Meeting
Bob Moroz and Tanya Burnside, Constitution, they need only consist of “at least of Directors for each District.
Co-Chairs of the Executive Council ten individuals” who are current members. b) Directors shall be nominated and elected by
Review Committee In short, the current model is patchwork Association members in each District.
and more than a little outdated. Furthermore, The new language removes all implied or
MAHCP is planning a virtual special meeting it technically allows for an almost limitless explicit reference to professions, interest groups
of the membership, tentatively scheduled for number of Directors, leaving the door open for or health care regions and allows Council to es-
late January 2021, where members will debate a potentially chaotic and unwieldy governance tablish “Districts” in a way that provides more
and vote on proposed changes to our Constitu- model. In practice, it has led to an uneven model clear, consistent and accountable representa-
tion that would reshape our Executive Council. of representation at the Council table, where tion for MAHCP members. It would bring us
These proposed changes have been a long time some professions or regions have a Director but in line with governance models of other health
coming. For years now, Executive Council has others do not. For professions that do have an care unions.
considered how best to restructure our Council elected Director, those Directors are challenged What would happen next year?
to align better with MAHCP’s vision. An Execu- to communicate and effectively represent a very If approved by membership at the upcom-
tive Council Review Committee had been struck broad and diverse occupational group that in ing special meeting in early 2021, the changes
by Council in order to review this issue and most cases is spread out across the province. would take effect immediately. Districts would
recommend changes. That work was put on hold Today, MAHCP represents approximately be established in short order by Council and
due to government-imposed bargaining unit 6,600 Allied Health professionals in 190 unique announced to membership in plenty of time MAHCP Vice President Tanya Burnside on the night of the MAHCP AGM listening to President Bob Moroz announce that shes's the 2020 Honour Roll recipient.
restructuring and the Bill 29 representation votes
that were forced on all unions.
Once those votes were concluded in August
classifications working at roughly 220 health care
and social services facilities in every corner of
Manitoba. Manitoba’s health care regions and
for nominations under the new rules to be
accepted by end of May 2021, with elections as
usual prior to our Fall AGM.
MAHCP's Executive ready for the work ahead
2019 and MAHCP was declared the successful overall landscape have also undergone dramatic The Review Committee and Council have As another term starts for Executive Council, I and Position Descriptions. MAHCP in a manner reflecting the values of
union to represent Allied Health, it was the per- change in the past decade, merging eleven RHAs planned for a transition period whereby cur- want to welcome our returning Directors back - Review of Policy and Position Descriptions. MAHCP.
fect time to resume the work of the Review Com- down to five in 2012, then adding Shared Health rent Directors would finish their terms and and also welcome our newest members: Emma Our main goal this year is to review all - Ensure that all MAHCP committees are abid-
mittee in earnest. We knew that our membership in 2018, a provincial “region” that continues to Directors elected under the new model would Mahoney (Laboratory Director) and Matt Hol- policies and then to start reviewing position ing by their Terms of Reference.
would soon be growing significantly in number grow in size and scope. MAHCP’s current Execu- be staggered, with half of the newly created po- lingshead (Paramedic Director). I am looking descriptions. I also serve on the Central Table Bargaining
and geographic reach, and that we would be tive Council model no longer fits what we look sitions elected in 2021 and the other half elected forward to working with everyone this term. As previously stated in the September newslet- Committee, which is busy vetting the many
taking on even more professions. The Committee like, and it hasn’t kept up with the changing in 2022. By Fall 2022, the full Council will have In my role as Vice President, I chair the ter, the resolution regarding Executive Council bargaining proposals that have been submitted.
completed its review and made recommendations health care landscape in Manitoba. Allowing been elected under the new Constitutional Governance and Oversight Committees and, composition (Article 701) was pulled from the This is quite the task, as member proposals cover
for change, which were approved by Council ear- every profession, interest group or health care rules. The positions of President and Vice every other year, the Nomination Committee. line-up of resolutions presented a few weeks a wide range of topics and include language from
lier this year. Those proposed changes are detailed region one or more directors no longer makes President will continue to be directly elected by This year my term is ending, so I am not able to ago at the Annual General Meeting. Executive a huge number of different MAHCP and non-
below, but first the rationale… sense. It’s time for a change. the membership and would not be affected by serve as chair of the Nomination Committee as Council has decided that a special meeting of the MAHCP agreements that we inherited as a result
Background and Rationale The Plan these proposed changes. I would be in potential conflict. membership will be held in January 2021. See of government-imposed bargaining unit consoli-
MAHCP is one of the only health care unions That was a lengthy preamble, but it’s important What’s Next? The Governance Committee consists of Page 4 and stay tuned for further information dation and the Bill 29 representation votes.
in Canada that still elects Directors based on for members to understand the context of the There is more to come regarding the special Margrét Thomas, Emma Mahoney and myself. regarding this important upcoming meeting. As we all continue to battle this pandemic
professions. That model served us well when Council restructuring and accompanying con- meeting where these proposed changes will The Committee’s desired objectives are to: The Oversight Committee consists of Shelley and endure the rising cases, hospitalizations,
we were a much smaller union representing stitutional changes that are being proposed. At a be put forward to the membership for debate - Prepare and present recommended changes Kowalchuk, Sherry Lussier, Emma Mahoney and tragic deaths, I want to thank all of you for
only a handful of technical-professional classifi- high level, the proposed change is quite simple: if and a vote. That virtual meeting is tentatively to the Constitution for review by the Executive and myself. The Committee’s objectives are to: your efforts, sacrifices and your commitment to
cations working primarily in Winnipeg. As we approved by membership at the upcoming special scheduled for late January 2021. Council. - Ensure that complaints arising from member- your patients, residents and clients.
grew over the years, the model was adapted and meeting, Council will change from a profession- - Develop recommendations for Policies and ship against another member are investigated Manitobans are noticing our efforts and we
hybridized to allow for directors to be elected based model to one based on “Districts.” PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t signed and Procedures to facilitate the Governance of MAHCP as per the MAHCP Constitution Article 1601. must continue to hold this government
from each “Region,” and we currently have two The proposed change to Article 701 that submitted an MAHCP member application reflecting the intention of the Constitution. - Ensure that elected officers abide by their accountable for their decisions and actions.
Directors from the NRHA, for example. It was would enable this is as follows: card, you won’t be able to participate in that - Work collaboratively with the Executive Coun- Codes of Conduct, Position Descriptions, Oath
also adapted at one point to allow for “inter- a) The Executive Council shall establish, in the meeting and vote on these important changes, cil in the development and review of Position of Confidentiality, and Executive Council Stay safe,
est groups” to elect their own director. These best interest of the Association, the number of so please do so ASAP by contacting the MAHCP Descriptions as it pertains to the Constitution. policies. Tanya Burnside
“interest groups” are not closely defined in the Districts, District composition, and the number office at info@mahcp.ca or 204-772-0425. - Maintain current copies of Policy Manuals - Ensure that appointed officers represent MAHCP Vice President
MAHCP NEWS 4 5 december 2020
Going on a Medical
Leave of Absence?
Here is what you
need to know
Birgit Molinski, MAHCP by using their earned income protec-
Labour Relations Officer tion (sick leave). If you have run out of
sick time but are still on leave, you may
There has been much confusion over be eligible for EI sick benefits.
Best Banting
In these screenshots from the Best Banting Soiree, one of the featured families (above) mentions medical leaves of absence, mainly due It can provide up to 55% of your
MAHCP, a gold sponsor for the event. Below, Andrea Kwasnicki, Regional Director of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Nunavut for Diabetes Canada, addresses the Soiree attendees during the livestream. to the fact that they involve several
different organizations that all play an
monthly earnings for up to 15 weeks.
To apply online and to find further
MAHCP welcomes
Tania Wiebe to
Soiree, important role in this process.
Also, there are several Articles
scattered throughout the Collective
information, here is the link to the
Service Canada website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/ our LRO team
a new way Agreements that pertain to a leave and
can easily be overlooked, so you need
benefits/ei/ei-sickness.html
The Employer will send your record MAHCP is very proud to announce the addition
to celebrate
to familiarize yourself with your of employment (ROE) straight to EI of Tania Wiebe to our Labour Relations team!
Collective Agreement. and it will be used to calculate your Wiebe has worked in community health in
Following is a brief description of benefits payments. various capacities since 2002, including over 10
what a member needs to know. If the medical condition is more years as a program coordinator at Nine Circles
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many
A medical leave of absence needs to long-term, you may be eligible for Community Health Centre and seven years as a
oragnizations approached their events this year
be supported by a medical note, usually Long Term Disability benefits if your board member of Sexuality Education Resource
and the Manitoba branch of Diabetes Canada is
from a physician. Employer has signed up to a plan. Centre.
no exception.
Some Employers will accept notes You need to be aware of the length Her work at these centres was focused on
Their popular Best Banting Gala was
from other medical practitioners, of the elimination period (waiting HIV/STBBI prevention and education, healthy
transformed into the Best Banting Soiree, which
such as Chiropractors but it is at the period) and plan to make sure that you sexuality, and harm reduction. During her time
took place virtually on November 14, 2020. The
Employer’s discretion. apply for benefits while in the as a program coordinator, Wiebe was a member
evening saw many speakers and musical artists.
The medical note needs to state how elimination period. of her workplace Labour Management Commit-
MAHCP is a proud supporter of Diabetes
long the doctor anticipates the medical Generally, if you miss the deadline tee and also a Shop Steward (similar to Member
Canada: Manitoba and we were grateful to see
leave will last and a general description the plan will dismiss your application. Advocate for MAHCP).
how often we were mentioned during their
of why this leave is necessary. If unsure, contact your Employer’s She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts
livestream event!
Normally, the union does not rec- benefits specialist or the HR Degree in Political Science and a Certificate in
The Best Banting Soireee supports D-Camps
ommend that a diagnosis is disclosed. department. Public Policy and Administration, both from
for kids with diabetes and diabetes research.
It is not at the discretion of the Em- If you are still unsure of the process, the University of Winnipeg.
Since 2008, this event has raised more than $1.5
ployer to deny a medical leave as long contact your Labour Relations Officer at In her spare time, Wiebe enjoys listening to
million to keep these programs going.
as it is supported by proper medical MAHCP. They will be glad to assist you. music, watching and reading a fair bit of news,
If you are able to, please consider making a
documentation. and running when it’s not winter.
donation to Diabetes Canada: Manitoba at their
Normally, members start their leave Speedy Recovery!
website www.diabetes.ca
MAHCP NEWS 6 7 december 2020
New MAHCP Executive Council
awareness nominations
campaign deadline is
running strong May of 2021 MAHCP Member Retirees
across province!
If you are retiring or know of someone who is retiring, we would
Nominations for the 2021-2022 continue to sit on the Executive
like to hear from you. You may contact us through email, phone,
Executive Council are due at Council.
fax, through your Member Advocate, board member, info@mahcp.
the MAHCP office, 101-1500 Bob Moroz- President
ca or 1-800-315-3331. MAHCP congratulates all members who have
Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, Victoria Fabris- Respiratory
recently retired. We wish each and every one of you all the best on
Manitoba, R3E 0P9 on or before Therapist
your retirement.
1600 hours on the last working Emma Mahoney- Laboratory
Bernice Pontanilla, MAHCP
Friday in May, which will be May Director
Communications Officer Denise Sawatzky • Pharmacist, St. Boniface Hospital
28, 2021. Arlene Boychuk- WRHA
Sheila Clifford • Respiratory Therapist, Deer Lodge
In order to be valid, a nomina- Director
It has been a challenging year for Allied Health in Manitoba, Canada, Cathy Hunter • Recreation Coordinator, Victoria Hospital
tion must be signed by MAHCP Matt Hollingshead- Paramedic
and across the globe with the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected Brenda Rapinchuk • Respiratory Therapist, Misericordia
members in good standing, who Director
every aspect of our lives, as we have touched on many times in this Health Centre
are members of the same The following Executive
newsletter. Barbara Hammond • Radiology Technologist, Melita District
geographical region, occupational Council Directors are finishing
On top of the pandemic, the Government of Manitoba has breathed Health Centre
and/or special interest group the second year of a 2-year term
new life into its anti-union campaign with proposed legislation that Lori Wozny • Radiology Technologist, St. Boniface Hospital
that the position represents. The as of the 2020 Annual General
would strip away our rights. Rose Mary Schallmann • Case Coordinator, Access
nomination must also include the Meeting and the positions are up
With 50 years of representing Manitoba Association of Health St. Boniface
signature of acceptance of the for nomination:
Care Professionals members, we are the experts in advocating for all Helen Connelly • Laboratory Technologist, St. Boniface
eligible nominee. All nominations Tanya Burnside- Vice President
Technical, Professional and Paramedical Health Care Professionals in Hospital
must have a biography submitted Lesa Nordick- NHR-West
Manitoba. Catherine Sabiston • Pharmacist, HSC
with their nomination forms. Jason Linklater- Orthopedic
In October, we faced these challenges head on and launched a new Maria Knaus • Dietitian, Misericordia Health Centre
PLEASE NOTE: As you read Technology
campaign to bring public awareness to the invaluable health care being Debbie Pomeransky • Laboratory Technologist, Concordia
on page 4 of this newsletter, Margret Thomas- CTS Director
provided every day by the membership we serve. Hospital
Constitutional changes are being Shelley Kowalchuk- Physiotherapy
Our goal with this campaign is to heighten the public standing of our Denise Cheys • Laboratory Technologist, St. Boniface
proposed that would affect the Sherry Lussier- Clinic Director
membership and generate support for future contract negotiations by Hospital
structure of Executive Council
educating the public about who we are, what we do and why it matters. Sharleen Barker • Laboratory Technologist, Selkirk Hospital
and the way Directors are elected. Any inquiries regarding the
The COVID-19 pandemic has left abundantly clear that Allied Health Suresh Dhingra • Pulmonary Technologist, HSC
If those changes are approved nomination/election process can
professionals are an integral part of our health care system and the Sharon Walters • Community Facilitator, WRHA
by membership at the upcom- be directed to the MAHCP office
health of Manitobans. community
ing special meeting, tentatively via mail, phone (1-204-772-0425),
This campaign, which runs until Dec. 17, includes TV and stream- Dennis Morgan • EMS Technician Paramedic, Glenboro
scheduled for January, updated e-mail (info@mahcp.ca), fax (1-
ing ads on Global and CTV, radio ads and radio traffic tags, YouTube, Health District
information regarding nomina- 204-775-6829), or by our toll-free
Facebook ads and video streaming. Cindy Naherny • Cardiology Technologist, Concordia
tions will be provided. number (1-800-315-3331).
If you haven’t already, please check out the campaign website at Hospital
The following board members A nomination form can be
https://onestrongvoice.ca/ and share it with your friends and family.
are finishing the first year of a obtained by calling the MAHCP
During this turbulent time, we are the One Strong Voice for Allied Our sincere apologies for anyone that has not been included in this
2-year term as of the 2020 office or downloading from our
Health. list. We know that there are many more retirees out there.
Annual General Meeting and will website, www.mahcp.ca
MAHCP NEWS 8 9 december 2020
MAHCP Staff Assignments Executive
AUTO
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lee@mahcp.ca
Jacob Giesbrecht
Legal Counsel Council
Up to 20% off Bernice Pontanilla Tim Smith
2020–2021
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bernice@mahcp.ca tim@mahcp.ca President
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Janet Beaudry Joan Ewonchuk
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Jenny Malubag Karen Finlay Health Sciences Centre, Orthopedic
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Arlene Boychuk
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MAHCP NEWS 10 11 december 2020
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Associate Membership Status have to be an
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Available for Retirees share, share!
Article 5 of our MACHP Constitution prov
ides for our retired
members to hold an associate members
hip and to cont inue to
be part of MAHCP. A nominal annual 101-1500 Notre Dame Avenue,
fee of $10.00 has been
established by the Executive Cou ncil. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0P9
Phone: 1-204-772-0425
Plea se be awa re that this option is available
to you or your 1-800-315-3331; Fax: 1-204-775-6829
co-workers who have already retired. This
will keep you on Email: info@mahcp.ca;
the mailing list for the newsletter as well Website: www.mahcp.ca
as affording you
opportunity to part icipate in prog rams.
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