We are looking at the end of another week of the COVID-19 measures and in many ways we are all adjusting to our ‘new normal’, whatever that means for you.
We would like to remind members of the Mental Well-Being Resources we have gathered/compiled on our website. As this situation continues, we need to remember to take care of our mental health as well as our physical health.
We have also gathered a few links here for our members who are working remotely. Being safe and following proper ergonomic principles are equally as important when we are working from home as when we are in the workplace.
Ergonomics Self-Assessment Checklist
Ontario Government Computer Ergonomics Page
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety-Stretching at the Workstation
Next Tuesday, April 28th is the Day of Mourning. On this day we commemorate those who have been killed or injured on the job. While we are not able to hold an event on campus as we normally do the Hamilton District Labour Council has put together on-line and at home activities you can participate in to mark the day.
Hamilton District Labour Council Day of Mourning Event Page
As a reminder to the campus community, many buildings are closed. If you need something from your office, it is worth confirming that you have access to it before making a trip to campus. Please follow up with your supervisor to see if you have access.
All room bookings on campus have been cancelled until the end of June. If you had anything arranged in anticipation of a return, you will want to clarify the status of the room booking.
Some of the services and resources that our members provide the campus community are still available in some form through this time.
Media Production Services graphic design team is still supporting customer projects. MPS has made their MacSites web-training available virtually twice a week for those wanting training, a refresher or more information on what is available on-campus for webpage building and support. MPS is also providing print production and related services in support of essential services at McMaster
The Campus Store is doing on-line ordering for Spring/Summer term courses as well as non-course related items. Non-course related items may be somewhat limited due to stock not being replenished at this time. The Scientific Stores location is open twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays for lab supplies.
Your Union Representatives continue to work through the various changes to our members jobs. You are encouraged to reach out to your Unit Chair if you have any questions or concerns, whether COVID-19 related or otherwise. The contacts for your Union Representatives can be found on the Contact Us Page, or you can email info@unifor5555.ca and your inquiry will be directed to the person best able to assist you.