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City of Hamilton COVID Vaccination Policy

Court Orders No Costs on City Vaccine Mandate Challenge

By Joey Coleman, Editor | December 15, 2022

Justice notes unvaccinated employees “achieved some success with their application” because the City suspended its COVID vaccination policy.

Labour Arbitrator Strikes Down Key Provision of City’s Staff Vaccine Policy

By Joey Coleman, Editor | December 3, 2022

City cannot terminate employees who refuse to disclose COVID vaccination status, but the CIty can put them on unpaid leave for a period of time.

Superior Court Declines to Rule on City’s “Suspended” Vaccination Policy

By Joey Coleman, Editor | November 18, 2022

Justice Joseph R. Henderson ruled the suspension of the policy means the alleged harms of the policy are now “hypothetical.”

City of Hamilton Loses Procedural Motion in COVID Vax Labour Arbitration

By Joey Coleman, Editor | May 31, 2022

City Council plans to fire non-vaccinated employees after an extended Sept 30 deadline.

Hamilton’s Committee Against Racism Concerned About Vaccination Mandates

By Joey Coleman, Editor | February 28, 2022

CARs say the City’s policy disproportionately impacts BIPOC and other equity-seeking communities, and is preparing to speak to Council seeking an end to the policy.

City of Hamilton’s May 31st Vaccination Policy’s Arbitration Challenge

By Joey Coleman, Editor | February 23, 2022

In light of the Labour Arbitration decisions released thus far, and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health stating immunizations are “not mandated,” it appears unlikely Hamilton City Hall will succeed in defeating the policy at arbitration.

COLEMAN: Non-Vaccinated HSR Operators Have the Upper Hand

By Joey Coleman, Editor | September 28, 2021

Is City Council willing to see major HSR service disruptions by putting non-vaccinated drivers on unpaid leave, and a potential work-to-rule during the Grey Cup?

Hamilton Cmte of Adjustment Member Skeptical About COVID Vaccines

By Joey Coleman, Editor | August 29, 2021

A long-time member of the Committee of Adjustment says he’s “getting a list of the six top litigators in the province” in response to COVID vaccine mandates.

Photo shows a HSR supervisor car on the right, with a HSR 60-foot articulated bus to its left. Both are waiting at an intersection during a red light.

HSR Union Filing Grievance Against City of Hamilton’s COVID Vaccination Policy

By Joey Coleman, Editor | August 27, 2021

ATU 107 president Eric Tuck says the union supports voluntary vaccination and the City has not done enough education prior to imposing the vaccination policy.

Hamilton City Council Votes 13-1 for COVID Vaccination Requirement for City Staff

By Joey Coleman, Editor | August 26, 2021

Staff who choose to not get vaccinated will be required to take an education session and submit to regular COVID testing.

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