Trish Altass, MLA for Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke and the Official Opposition Green critic for economic growth, tourism and culture, provided the following ...
Trish Altass’ bill would have ensured all non-unionized workers received 10 days of paid sick leave per year. The bill was voted down on Nov. 22 with all Progressive Conservatives and Liberal MLAs voting against. Stu Neatby • The GuardianTrish Altass, MLA for Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke and the Official Opposition Green critic for economic growth, tourism and culture, provided the following opinion article.
Earlier this fall, I introduced legislation to give workers 10 days of paid sick leave because every worker should have the right to stay home when sick. This is sensible policy endorsed by health experts, economists, and researchers. Second, Statistics Canada data shows that, on average, Islanders missed nine to 10 days of work due to illness in 2021. It was important to me to propose evidence-based legislation that was responsive to the real needs of Islanders.
Premier King says he wants to wait until a review of the Employment Standards Act is complete, but this is just kicking valuable protections down the road when workers need them now. Workers simply cannot wait for a complete review of the entire act to be done, new legislation to be drafted, tabled, and finally passed. Premier King has said over and over that he follows the evidence to make the right decision, but here he shows that when it comes to his actions, he does not.
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