After the Royal York and Chelsea abruptly ended their participation in the CEWS program to bring back laid off workers, leaving only the Sheraton using the program this way, Local 75 turned up the heat.
On Thursday August 21, 2020 the federal government announced major changes to employment insurance, starting with a 4-week extension to the CERB program. For most laid-off Local 75 members, that means CERB payments will continue until late September!
Once CERB ends, workers will be transitioned onto regular EI – except with some major improvements to EI announced by the government including:
· A minimum regular benefit of $400/week for at least 26 weeks.
· A reduction in the minimum qualifying hours.
· Workers can continue to earn income with reduced benefits.
The government also announced its plans to create three new “Recovery Benefits” which have to pass a vote. Those proposed benefits include:
· 10-day COVID-related sick leave benefit.
· A benefit for Caregivers.
· A benefit for Self-Employed/Gig Worker.
Need help filing for EI? Service Canada recently began reopening their offices to the public. To find the closest one to you, click here.
/wp-content/uploads/local75.png00djanvier/wp-content/uploads/local75.pngdjanvier2020-08-24 16:57:502020-08-25 18:55:26Big News for EI and CERB!
/wp-content/uploads/local75.png00aburket/wp-content/uploads/local75.pngaburket2020-07-23 16:53:422020-07-23 17:54:03Tell Your MP: Adopt the Three Essentials for Hospitality Workers!
Applications are open! Local 75 is assisting hospitality workers who have encountered financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing one time grants of up to $500! Your application will be reviewed by the Hardship Fund Committee, which consists of rank-and-file members from five different Local 75 properties. Applications are now closed.
/wp-content/uploads/local75.png00djanvier/wp-content/uploads/local75.pngdjanvier2020-07-02 15:39:352020-08-20 20:22:22Apply for the Local 75 Hardship Grant!
“Desperate to stay afloat, hospitality and airline industries and aviation authorities are asking for sectoral relief, such as forgivable loans, rent and fee waivers, tax deferrals and relaxed regulations. While government should consider the unique impact the pandemic has on our sectors, we believe the industry’s workers must be the centre of any sectoral relief package.”
Members across the country are telling their government “Relief for the industry must include relief for workers!” Click here to add your voice!
/wp-content/uploads/local75.png00djanvier/wp-content/uploads/local75.pngdjanvier2020-05-08 18:53:002020-05-08 18:53:21UNITE HERE in The Hill Times
The Fight for CEWS Continues
/in Updates /by aburketAfter the Royal York and Chelsea abruptly ended their participation in the CEWS program to bring back laid off workers, leaving only the Sheraton using the program this way, Local 75 turned up the heat.
Big News for EI and CERB!
/in Updates /by djanvierNeed help filing for EI? Service Canada recently began reopening their offices to the public. To find the closest one to you, click here.
Tell Your MP: Adopt the Three Essentials for Hospitality Workers!
/in Updates /by aburketApply for the Local 75 Hardship Grant!
/in Updates /by djanvierApplications are open! Local 75 is assisting hospitality workers who have encountered financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing one time grants of up to $500! Your application will be reviewed by the Hardship Fund Committee, which consists of rank-and-file members from five different Local 75 properties.
Applications are now closed.
UNITE HERE in The Hill Times
/in Updates /by djanvierLocal 75 President Guled Warsame and Local 40 President Zailda Chan spoke out about the plight of hospitality workers in The Hill Times demanding that the government put workers front and centre in the Federal Relief efforts for Aviation and Hospitality sectors.
“Desperate to stay afloat, hospitality and airline industries and aviation authorities are asking for sectoral relief, such as forgivable loans, rent and fee waivers, tax deferrals and relaxed regulations. While government should consider the unique impact the pandemic has on our sectors, we believe the industry’s workers must be the centre of any sectoral relief package.”
Members across the country are telling their government “Relief for the industry must include relief for workers!” Click here to add your voice!