CUPE BC has posted a special bulletin in response to a number of questions that have arisen with respect to potential or actual workplace closures due to COVID-19. Some of these questions include:
• What will happen if the workplace is partially or completely closed?
• Can Employers send workers home and if so, is this without pay?
• Can workers file WorkSafeBC claims?
• Is there a Right to Refuse?
Information on the epidemic changes daily. Statistics and data are based on numerous variables that are frequently changing. CUPE members should be very cautious regarding statistical information due to the level of uncertainty regarding this virus.
All of the information in this bulletin should be viewed in the context of the current Collective Agreement, using the CUPE Local, CUPE National Representative and other resources as required.
Download the bulletin: H&S_Coronavirus-COVID-19_Issues-and-Questions-re-Workplace-Closures-12Mar2020