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care workers to get flu shot or wear masks upheld An arbitrator appointed by the provincial Labour Relations Board ruled the policy is reasonable, mlb jerseys and a valid exercise of the employer s management rights."Health care workers do not have to immunize; they have a choice to immunize or mask during the influenza season," Robert Diebolt wrote in his decision, dated Wednesday."As to the mask, I am unable to characterize it as an invasive procedure. The union also characterizes a mask as stigmatizing. Health Sciences Association.The chairman of the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health, Dr. policy roll out closely."I think today s events."Evidence is very clear that with a more persuasive education approach maybe 60 per cent (acceptance) seems to be the kind of ceiling that you hit. Health Sciences moncler nantes coat Association said that for the time being, the union will recommend members obey the rule."Do one of the two: Either get immunized or put the mask on. And if there s any other follow up process we ll see where it takes us. But comply with the policy and don t put your occupation at risk," Val Avery said in an interview.She said the moncler ski jackets uk union will consult with its lawyers and with its membership and a decision will be made in the coming days about whether to continue to pursue the union s objection to the policy. Court of Appeals," said Avery, who acknowledged the union is disappointed with the ruling.The policy, which came into effect last fall, states that health care moncler outlet italy workers who don t get a flu shot must wear a surgical mask while doing duties that bring them into contact with patients for the duration of flu season, which could run from late November until late March.The policy includes provisions for progressively escalating disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal for employees who refuse to comply Moncler nible Womens Glossy Casual tall purple Boots with its requirements. The province Moncler Women goose coats chanvre Butterfly Collar Dark gray did not apply the teeth of the policy last year, while it was waiting for the grievance to be heard and ruled on.The arbitrator s decision was applauded by Dr. Perry Kendall, the province s chief medical officer of health."I think that this is good news because I think it s actually a win for patients moncler jeans and residents of long term care facilities," Kendall said in an interview. health care workers were vaccinated against influenza.The union had raised concerns about the requirement for unvaccinated staff to wear masks, suggesting it would impinge on the privacy of workers because it would be interpreted as a visible declaration Moncler marine Womens jackets Zip dark blue that they had forgone flu shots.As well, the union raised concerns that some workers covered by the policy might not be able to do their jobs while wearing a mask speech therapists, for instance. And others staff on psychiatric wards working with psychotic patients might find their safety jeopardized if they wore a mask.Kendall said Moncler down jackets Women long Down Coats deep red employers are required to make accommodations in special circumstances and that would likely be done on a case by case basis. But Avery said with the provincial flu shot program starting and flu season perhaps only weeks away, it s unclear how this will work.In his ruling, Diebolt noted that there is a duty under law to accommodate and he accepted the evidence produced by lawyers for the employers that this would happen. He suggested individual grievances could be filed if justified requests for accommodation are not granted.He also noted that British Columbia is not alone in instituting a flu shot policy for health care workers

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