Health workers told to shut up
Quote:
Alberta health-care workers need whistleblower legislation to allow them to speak out about flaws in the system, says NDP house leader Rachel Notley.
The Edmonton-Strathcona MLA is concerned about the recently released Alberta Health Services code of conduct, saying it's intimidating to workers.
|
Quote:
|
Notley is particularly concerned about a segment of the document that reads: "Conduct that adversely affects the interests of Alberta Health Services ... could result in disciplinary action, even dismissal or termination."
|
I can tell, as a health-care worker myself, things are getting very scary. There is a lot of fear about huge cuts coming (similar to those in the 90s) and things are looking bleak.
This government needs a swift boot in the a$$.