Why is Premier King unwilling to provide the most basic of protections for Island workers? Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Green Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture Originally published in The Guardian December 13, 2022...
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King government overcomplicating sick leave protections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2022 King government overcomplicating sick leave protections Summerside, PE - On Monday, the King government put some protections in place for Island workers who are sick with a respiratory illness. However, the path to this...
The Premier’s stories have put Island Workers at risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2022 The Premier’s stories have put Island Workers at risk Summerside, PE - Last Thursday, MLA Trish Altass asked Premier King “Will Cabinet immediately amend the Employment Standards Act regulations to specify that a COVID-19...
Government and Third Party vote no on providing Island workers with paid sick days
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2022 Government and Third Party vote no on providing Island workers with paid sick days Charlottetown, PE - Today Islanders got a glimpse of the values of both the Conservatives and the Liberals when they voted as a block to deny...
Statement by MLA Trish Altass on Planned Increases to Minimum Wage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022 Statement by MLA Trish Altass on Planned Increases to Minimum Wage Earlier today, the Employment Standards Board issued, with the approval of Cabinet, its minimum wage order. This minimum wage order includes an increase to...
Creating a healthier economy – Paid Sick Leave consultation
Creating a healthier economy Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture View proposed legislation: Paid Sick Leave - Consultation Draft #2 - August 2022 Below is the original draft...
Official Opposition makes case for an increase to $15.21 for minimum wage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022 Official Opposition makes case for an increase to $15.21 for minimum wage Charlottetown, PE - The past few years have been challenging for Islanders, but especially challenging for lower-income workers. Far too many Islanders are...
Statement on the out of touch and callous response by King government to predicament of Islanders facing record inflation levels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2022 Statement on the out of touch and callous response by King government to predicament of Islanders facing record inflation levels Reminiscent of Marie Antoinette’s “Let them eat cake”, the suggestion by the King government for...
Official Opposition responds to PEI Partnership for Growth Economic Action Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2022 Official Opposition responds to PEI Partnership for Growth Economic Action Plan Charlottetown, PE – With the release of the PEI Partnership for Growth economic action plan today, the Island’s business community has outlined its...
RELEASE – Islanders are invited to provide feedback on proposed legislation by the Official Opposition to provide 10 paid sick days to Island workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 Official Opposition invites the public to provide feedback on its proposed legislation to provide 10 paid sick days to Island workers Charlottetown, PE - Throughout the pandemic, access to paid sick leave has been a critical...
Paid Sick Leave (An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act)
Creating a healthier economy Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture On February 8th, the provincial...
Statement on inconsistency of COVID restrictions and lack of support for Island workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2022 Statement by Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, on inconsistency of COVID restrictions and lack of support for Island workers Yesterday’s COVID briefing brought in much-needed...
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