Dave Kuntz, president of Unifor Local 1-S, said its members have some concerns, but that protocols in place should help keep people safe. A statement from the Unifor Sask Council said the union is monitoring the situation closely and is working with members to ensure a "timely, just, and adequate response to the growing COVID crisis.
SaskTel said in a statement that the safety of customers and employees at all SaskTel stores and authorized dealers is its "number one priority," noting some office hours have changed and may change further as the situation evolves.
We are analyzing our store hours daily and we will continue to post updates to our website," the statement noted. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines.
Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Join the conversation Create account. Already have an account? The remote work plan, which followed comments made by Premier Scott Moe Tuesday that is to be in effect Nov.
Read more: Saskatchewan reports 32nd death as active coronavirus cases, hospitalizations climb. The corporation is going to go until Jan. McMurchy noted that about 45 per cent of SGI employees were already working on home-office rotations but said the policy change will result in more employees working from home between now and Jan.
Read more: Saskatchewan looks to feds for help as contact tracing becomes challenging. Wilson added that she thinks the health of the economy played into the decision to gradually bring employees back into offices, an opinion shared by Unifor Local 1-S President Dave Kuntz. He said he thinks the provinces want those employees spending money in downtown shops and restaurants. Everything has been, for all intents and purposes, good. He added that he thinks those most concerned about working in an office amid the pandemic would be unlikely to visit shops and restaurants anyway.
SaskTel, meanwhile, responded in a statement saying that about a third of its workforce is still working from home. Recent communication on the website for Unifor suggests the union representing SaskEnergy employees also have working environment concerns. The safety of our employees and citizens continues to be our top priority as we manage through the pandemic. A number of safety protocols and measures have been put in place to support employees both within and outside of the workplace.
Senior leadership teams are focused on service continuity and ensuring we can continue to deliver the programs and services Saskatchewan citizens rely on each and every day. Operational decisions such as workplace rotations and remote work arrangements are in place in some workplaces, and are based on a number of factors such as the type of work being performed and location, among other things.
Executive government and crown corporations are considering increasing rotations and work-from-home arrangements. As always, the focus will be to maximize the health and safety of employees and citizens while continuing to provide the services Saskatchewan people need. The extent of these operational adjustments will be determined within each organization.
The public sector is much better prepared than we were in March, and have done a lot to ensure our workplaces are safe. We will continue to monitor and implement changes as needed. World Canada Local.
0コメント