Tag: No Paid Plasma
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Save our public voluntary blood system: No paid plasma rally in Whitby
Join OPSEU/SEFPO members working at Canadian Blood Services, labour and community allies for a No Paid Plasma Rally in Whitby, where private healthcare company Grifols is preparing to open a for-profit plasma donation centre. Rally Details: When: Monday, March 3rd 1-3PM ET Where: Grifols Donation Centre, 1801 Dundas Street East, Whitby More Info: Geoff Cain Blood…
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Toronto officially declared a Paid-Plasma-free Zone
In a significant step forward for OPSEU/SEFPO’s campaign against paid-plasma in Ontario, Toronto has officially been declared a paid-plasma-free zone. On November 13, Toronto City Council passed the motion signifying its opposition to private, for-profit blood collection in the city. The motion was brought forward by Councilor Chris Moise and seconded by Councilor Alejandra Bravo.…
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World Blood Donor Day: Ontario’s voluntary donation system under threat by for-profit pharmaceutical giant
World Blood Donor Day, recognized every year on June 14, was initiated in 2004 by the World Health Organization. The aim was to raise awareness about the critical need for safe blood and blood products, and to express gratitude to donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood. This year’s theme – “GIVE blood, GIVE…
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World Blood Donor Day: taking stock of our history, fighting for a better future
Each year on June 14, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated around the globe. World Blood Donor Day is not only an opportunity to encourage Ontarians to donate blood, it is an opportunity to discuss the importance of having a fully public blood system, where safety is top priority. It is an opportunity to honour…