The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) Wins Second Decision on "Unreasonable and Illogical" Vaccinate or Mask Influenza Policies
TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2018 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) has won a second decision on the controversial vaccinate or mask (VOM) policy, striking down the policy in effect at St. Michael's Hospital and several other hospitals that form the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN). These policies force nurses and other health-care workers to wear an unfitted surgical mask for the entirety of their shift if they choose not to receive the influenza vaccine.
After reviewing extensive expert evidence submitted by both ONA and St. Michael's Hospital, which was the lead case for the TAHSN group, Arbitrator William Kaplan, in his September 6 decision, found that St. Michael's VOM policy is "illogical and makes no sense" and "is the exact opposite of being reasonable." In reaching this conclusion, Arbitrator Kaplan rejected the hospital's evidence. A copy of the full decision is available here.
The TAHSN group involved in the arbitration also includes Sinai Health System, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, North York General Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Michael Garron Hospital and Baycrest Health Sciences. Other TAHSN hospitals did not have VOM policies in place.
This is the second such win for ONA. In 2015, Arbitrator James Hayes struck down the same type of policy in an arbitration that included other Ontario hospitals across the province, with Sault Area Hospital as the lead case. Hayes found there was "scant evidence" that forcing nurses to use masks reduced the transmission of influenza to patients. Despite this clear ruling, the majority of TAHSN hospitals refused to follow the Hayes award and maintained their respective VOM policies. As a result, ONA was forced to litigate this matter again at St. Michael's Hospital.
"The priority of nurses across Ontario is first and foremost the safety of our patients, but these hospital policies do not protect patients," said ONA President Vicki McKenna, RN. "ONA has already successfully argued against VOM policies, proving they are fundamentally flawed, and we are deeply disappointed that taxpayers' money has been wasted on having to do so all over again. Our collective agreement already protects our patients if the Medical Officer of Health determines there is an influenza outbreak by ensuring that comprehensive measures are put in place to reduce the risk of transmission to patients."
ONA's well-regarded expert witnesses, including Toronto infection control expert Dr. Michael Gardam, Quebec epidemiologist Dr. Gaston De Serres, and Dr. Lisa Brosseau, an American expert on masks, testified that there was insufficient evidence to support the St. Michael's policy and no evidence that forcing healthy nurses to wear masks during the influenza season did anything to prevent transmission of influenza in hospitals. They further testified that nurses who have no symptoms are unlikely to be a real source of transmission and that it was not logical to force healthy unvaccinated nurses to mask. Arbitrator Kaplan accepted this expert evidence. In contrast, he noted the only fair words to describe the hospital's evidence in support of masking are "insufficient, inadequate and completely unpersuasive."
He also agreed with ONA that there was little evidence of any positive impact on patient care outcomes as a result of the VOM policy. Both prior to and after introducing the policy, hospitals continued to experience outbreaks of influenza. He concluded the evidence supported that masks "do not prevent the transmission of the influenza virus."
"VOM policies have been highly criticized as being a symbolic rather than a scientifically-based tool in the fight against influenza," added McKenna. "ONA has long advocated for the development of a province-wide, comprehensive influenza plan that relies on credible evidence to protect patients. We are hopeful that with this second decision, we can finally put this issue to rest and focus on what matters to Ontarians: the betterment of patient care."
ONA is the union representing more than 65,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals, as well as more than 18,000 nursing student affiliates, providing care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, the community, clinics and industry.
Do NOT comply.
I was violently assaulted and injured in my rightful workplace on August 17th, 2022 by the Vancouver Police Department on the orders of the Director of Mail Operations for the City of Vancouver, Jen Gall for my refusal to wear a mask when no provincial or federal mask mandates were in effect. I now have permanent nerve damage in my left arm.
As a result of my non-compliance, I was fired from my job of over 27 years.
I have since filed 6 criminal charges against Jen Gall in the Provincial Court of Vancouver for the crimes of extortion, intimidation, violations of the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, assault causing bodily harm, criminal negligence causing bodily harm and warrantless search and seizure using an IMSI Catcher.
Thank you for getting that decision out there!
CBDC's are integral in their C40 cities.
Please read all the way to the end and review the 'consumptive interventions' planned in the c40 cities. You can search your country and city on the first data base/ website link. Learn about what a c40 city is. These organizations seem to link together. The Most Important link at the below. Please download as an attachment for your thorough consideration and spread the word intensively. https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/our-cities/
https://www.c40.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2270_C40_CBE_MainReport_250719.original.pdf
Every single city that is involved in this initiative the entire planet is listed. Do you know which cities are involved? But do you know they have a target about how much meat you should eat in C40 Cities? (hint by 2030 NONE. Go through the tables in the link and attachment for yourself)
How many new clothes you can buy? hint: 3 a year is the aggressive target.
Each link is searchable. Read to the end. Consider closely the consumption mitigation or intervention strategies. Personal Auto ownership? Yes. Vins governed. Your food? decided.
Even the search terms are spooky; "our mayors" or "our cities"
GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY
https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/our-cities/
search your city. Find out if its there. Notice anything about the cities missing. red states/blue states. By the time you read and consider all of this, those are the cities you'll want to move to. Think also that this is just slavery. NOW how? through FINANCIAL CONTROLS. What controls? CBDC. TAKE OUT CASH for your transactions all the time now. screw the points. screw the nudging you away from freedom.
Has anyone heard of this? shouldn't we understand how they want to regulate the 'goods and services' consumed in their cities as it relates to climate change? This is also known as consumption mitigation and intervention strategies and involves food you eat/ energy/ clothes you're allowed to purchase.
(explore c40 website, you'll see what initiatives, which companies support this!!!) As an aside how would the Strong Mayors Act in Ontario recently passed fit in with this? Since Mayor Tory is one of "our mayors". Are there new Strong mayor legislations happening in your state? look they haven't brainwashed everyone on burgers. and how about pets? if you get 0kg of meat. do you think you keep your pets. USE THESE TWO THINGS TO WEDGE OPEN PEOPLES BRAINS. they're coming for fido and the cheeseburger HARD. and refuse digital id and digital currency or go that way.
https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/our-cities/
search your city. Find out if it's there. But move to C40 the more aggressive brand to truly see what a C40 city is.
C40
https://www.c40.org/about-c40/
https://www.c40.org/news/statement-by-the-c40-cities-steering-committee/
The commitment of our 97 cities representing 700 million residents to the Leadership Standards demonstrates the resolve of the world’s mayors to deliver the urgent action needed to tackle the climate crisis. In this unprecedented moment in human history, we know that we must act without hesitation to save our planet and create a more equitable, prosperous, and healthy future for our children and grandchildren.
In the crucial years ahead, these Leadership Standards set us on a path to achieve a zero-carbon future, build meaningful and broad coalitions, and set a global model for cities around the world to follow suit. This work is grounded in the principles of the Global Green New Deal as the cornerstone of a green and just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the foundation of global efforts to address the climate emergency.
C40 Leadership Standards 2021-2024:
"Plan. City has adopted a resilient and inclusive climate action plan aligned with the 1.5ËšC ambition of the Paris Agreement, and updates it regularly;
Deliver. In 2024, city remains on track to deliver its climate action plan, contributing to increased resilience, equitable outcomes and halving C40’s overall emissions by 2030;
Mainstream. City uses the necessary FINANCIAL!!!!!!(MY EMPHASIS) regulatory and other tools at their disposal to address the climate crisis and mainstreams their equitable climate targets into the most impactful city decision-making processes;
Innovate. City innovates and starts taking inclusive and resilient action to address emissions beyond the direct control of the city government, such as associated with goods and services consumed in their city;
Lead. Mayor and the city demonstrate global climate leadership and inspire others to act in support of the Paris Agreement.
These Leadership Standards will guide our collective action until at least 2024."
did you know that c40 wants you to have 3 new articles of clothing; look at the life of the car; how much meat by 2030 you can eat in a C40 city (0kg on the aggressive target- you've got to dig in and understand this is an agenda that has you on a leash!) But who are the people that think you under their thumb to the point of food/car/flight/clothing consumption.. is theirs to control. Does it remind you of anything at all. What does it make you think of when you review this. Fedex likes and supports this. You can search which companies are involved in supporting this. Decide if they deserve your business. Is Post Media covering this?
https://www.c40.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2270_C40_CBE_MainReport_250719.original.pdf
Look at the tables for 'consumptive interventions'; Table 6 for instance tells you that these c40 cities believe they can dictate how many flights you should be able to have by 2030; Table 6.6.1? how many people can own vehicles; There's a table for how many kg of meat you can eat in these c40 cities. Aggressive target? 0kg. 2030 is 7 years away. Do you have a kid? a grand kid? should they taste burgers? or no. It's their mitt year this year? or will you get them underwear. We need a revolt on this absurdity.
Please use your platform to get this to every city politician, state politician, federal politician. Thank-you.