On Wednesday, 160 health-care support workers employed by Ten Ten Sinclair, a housing development company catering to individuals with various physical disabilities, initiated a strike at the company’s Forkus properties. The strike has had a significant impact on tenants, leaving them feeling neglected and facing challenges in their daily routines.
Since the onset of the job action, tenants have reported a lack of essential support services, causing heightened anxiety as they grapple with tasks like getting out of bed and managing personal care needs. Despite the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s efforts to temporarily address the staffing gaps, tenants argue that the assistance provided is insufficient, leading them to assist the replacement workers themselves.
The tenants express concerns about the limited communication and awareness among the temporary staff regarding their specific needs. Some residents feel that crucial aspects should have been better handled, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in such situations.
Lori Ross, a resident, highlights the lack of information provided to many individuals in the building about the impending strike, underscoring the need for improved communication strategies. Nolan Smith, another resident, attributes the current issues to a broader problem of the company deviating from its initial philosophy of promoting independent living.
Despite attempts to contact the company for a statement, Global News has not received a response. The affected tenants hope for a swift resolution to the strike and express a desire for more involvement in decisions related to their living situations to prevent similar challenges in the future.