FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2000
MEDIA ADVISORY
Health Clinic survey reveals
courthouse staff are sick due to toxic mould
NEWMARKET – Forty per cent of the workers at the provincial
courthouse in Newmarket are exhibiting serious health symptoms
directly related to toxic mould found in the building.
The findings are contained in a survey conducted by the
Occupational Health Clinic for Ontario Workers. The Ministry of Labour
ordered the survey following the investigation of health and safety
work refusals by members of OPSEU Local 310. " The symptoms are
widespread and getting worse and they won’t go away until this
building is shut down and the toxic mould is removed," said OPSEU
Health and Safety officer Bob De Matteo.
De Matteo, OPSEU Regional Vice President Pauline Tapping and Val
Erwin, OPSEU Local 310 steward will be available for comment on the
survey when it’s released this afternoon.
Date: Wednesday June 28, 2000
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: York Regional Health Council Office
3rd floor
1091 Gorham Road, Newmarket
-30-
For more information:
Bill Trbovich 416-448-7400/561-5613
Bob De Matteo 416-723-8364
