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October 6, 1997 Please reply to: Frances Pritchard
Telephone No. 392-7025
Please refer to: 97hlh 9-14.let
To: Council for the New City of Toronto (p:\1997\ug\cnl\hlh\cn970026.hlh) - la
Board of Health for the New City of Toronto
Board of Management
City Council, at its regular meeting on September 22 and 23, 1997, gave consideration to Clause 14 contained in Report No. 9 of the Board of Health, titled AReport of the Task Force on Health and Work@.
While considering this Clause Council had before it the following:
- communication (July 7, 1997) from Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79
- report (September 22, 1997) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
Council amended and adopted the Clause, and in so doing:
1. Adopted the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work;
2. Recommended that the new City of Toronto and the Board of Health for the new City of Toronto adopt the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work;
3. Forwarded the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work to the appropriate federal and provincial agencies and authorities concerned with this matter.
Council also referred the report (September 22, 1997) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services to the Board of Management for consideration.
Yours truly,
Assistant City Clerk
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cc: Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health
Ms. Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79
Boards of Education in Metropolitan Toronto
Boards of Health in Metropolitan Toronto
Interested Persons
CLAUSE EMBODIED IN REPORT No. 9 OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH WHICH WAS AMENDED AND
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL AT ITS REGULAR
MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 22 AND 23, 1997.
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Report of the Task Force on Health and Work
The Board of Health advises that it has adopted the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work and recommends that Council:
1. Adopt the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work;
2. Recommend that the new City of Toronto and the Board of Health for the new City of Toronto adopt the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work;
3. Forward the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work to the appropriate federal and provincial agencies and authorities concerned with this matter.
The Board of Health advises that it has requested the Board of Management and/or CUPE to provide to Council, for its meeting to be held on September 22, 1997, a list of the number of full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent workers in union positions in the City of Toronto, and if possible, for all the municipalities in Metropolitan Toronto.
The Board of Health advises that it has also:
1. Forwarded the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work to the Boards of Education in Metropolitan Toronto with the request that career counsellors have an opportunity to review the report;
2. Forwarded the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work to other Boards of Health in Metropolitan Toronto.
The following addressed the Board:
- Ross Sutherland
- Karen Wirsig, Metro Network for Social Justice
- Dennis Raphael, Associate Professor, University of Toronto
- Anders Hayden, 32 Hours: Action for Full Employment
- Carmen Smith, CUPE Local 79
- Andrew King, UWSA Toronto Area Council
- Michael Rosenberg, Coalition Against Technological Unemployment
The Board of Health submits the report (August, 1997) from the Chair, Task Force on Health and Work:
I am pleased to present to you the report of the Task Force on Health and Work, initiated by this Board early in 1996 to investigate how people =s work lives are changing and how these changes are affecting personal, family and community health.
During eight months of public meetings, focus groups, a community survey and numerous written submissions, the task force learned a great deal. Again and again we heard that meaningful work at a sustaining level of income is central to the health of Torontonians and to the quality of life of our City.
As we move into an amalgamated Toronto, we must balance economic and social policies so that our City continues to be a healthy place to live and work. The report that follows makes specific recommendations to achieve this goal, but implementing the recommendations will be up to the new city =s residents and their elected representatives. The future of health and work in Toronto depends on this work still ahead of us.
I want to thank the members of the task force for their interest and hard work: Ahmed Bayoumi, Barbara Harris, Holly Kirkconnell, Charles Pascal, Keith Patterson, Liane Regendanz, Ross Sutherland and Daniel Lau. I also want to thank all the people who opened up their hearts to tell us about the impact the changing nature of work is having on their lives.
The Board of Health also submits the report (September 3, 1997) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:
Subject: Fair Wage and Human Rights Policies
Origin: Commissioner of Corporate Services (p:\1997\ug\cps\eop\hl970015.eop)
Recommendation: That this report be received for information.
Background: At its meeting held on August 12, 1997, the Board of Health considered the report of the Subcommittee on Planning for Healthy Future respecting the Final Report of the Task Force on Work and Health. The Board of Health requested me to report further on the history and contents of the City =s Fair Wage and Human Rights Policies.
Comments: Toronto City Council =s Fair Wage Policy dates back to 1893. Since that time the Policy has been expanded and strengthened. In summary, the Fair Wage Policy requires all suppliers of goods and services to pay a AFair Wage@ to their workers which is based on schedules set by the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office or on prevailing rates. The Fair Wage Policy, which is incorporated in the Workers= Rights (copy attached), contains an anti-discrimination policy which was added in 1984 through the City=s Contract Compliance Program and a health & safety clause which was added in 1994. By establishing fair wage rates, benefits and working conditions for workers, the policy has been successful in eliminating many cases of exploitation and discrimination against employees and workers.
Suppliers are required to post Workers = Rights in their workplaces and the Policy also allows the City=s Fair Wage and Labour Trades Staff to examine all records pertaining to contracts with the City. The Manager of the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office is appointed by City Council upon recommendation by the Board of Management.
The Human Rights Policies of the City date back to at least 1973 when City Council established a Mayor =s Task Force on the Status of Women to examine complaints of wage and employment discrimination as well as the requirement for services to improve the status of women. In 1973, City Council also approved a civil rights policy to provide protection on the basis of sexual orientation. This policy along with protection on the basis of political affiliation have been included in the City=s Collective Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding.
In addition, the City has a formal Workplace Human Rights Policy to provide protection from all forms of harassment. A status report on this Policy was approved by the Personnel Committee at its meeting held on August 14, 1997 and will be at the Executive Committee on September 15, 1997.
The City has also required its agencies, boards and commissions to implement the same or a similar policy for their respective workforces. The requirement to adopt a policy of non-discrimination applies to all grant recipients as well as suppliers of goods and services. Supplementary human rights provisions also apply to various services such as the allocation of ice time as well the stipulation of conditions for the use of Nathan Phillips Square.
As well mechanisms are in place to monitor the selection process for appointments made to Boards and Commissions and the promotion process. The City =s human rights program is managed by the Equal Opportunity Office of the Human Resources Division.
The Board of Health also had before it the following communications which are included in the additional material and on file with the City Clerk:
- Report of the Task Force on Health and Work
- (September 8, 1997) from Denis Casey, Acting President, CUPE Local 79
- Attachment titled AWorkers Rights@ from the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office referred to in the foregoing report (September 3, 1997) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services
- (September 9, 1997) from Dennis Raphael
- (September 9, 1997) from Anders Hayden
Council Action - September 22 and 23, 1997
While considering this Clause Council had before it a communication which is on file with the City Clerk from the Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79 (July 7, 1997).
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Councillor Rae moved that Council meet in Camera to discuss this matter as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations; which Council adopted.
Council met in Camera and reconvened in public session.
Council had before it the following report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services (September 22, 1997):
Origin: Board of Management (p:\1997\ug\cps\hrs\cn970002.hrs) - mt
Subject: Board of Health Meeting, September 9, 1997, Item 5 Report of the Task Force on Health and Work,
Ref.: 97hlh10-5
Recommendation: That this report be received for information.
Comments: At its meeting held on September 9, 1997, the Board of Health adopted the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work and requested that the Board of Management provide to Council a list of the number of full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent workers in union positions in the City of Toronto and if possible for all the municipalities in Metropolitan Toronto. Below is a chart with the information for the City of Toronto:
|
Affiliation |
Full Time |
Seasonal |
Part Time |
Temp. |
Perm. |
Total |
|
Local 43 |
1,431 |
296 |
- |
- |
1,727 |
1,727 |
|
Local 79 |
2,555 |
- |
64 |
359 |
2,196 |
2,619 |
|
Local 113 |
1,157 |
- |
- |
- |
1,157 |
1,157 |
|
TOTAL |
5,143 |
296 |
64 |
359 |
5,080 |
5,503 |
We are not able at this time to confirm the accuracy of the information from other municipalities.
CC
Councillor Rae moved that the Clause be amended by adding:
That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services (September 22, 1997) be referred to the Board of Management for consideration.
which Council adopted.
CC
Council adopted the Clause, as amended.
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