Today, a convoy of trucks is planned for Vancouver to oppose public health measures that are helping prevent our hospitals from completely collapsing under the weight of this pandemic.
After nearly two years on the front lines of this pandemic, hospital workers are exhausted. But this weekend, many will be pulling extra shifts to make sure British Columbians have access to health care, including near record numbers of COVID-19 positive patients.
The convoy has chosen to include major hospitals on its route. Out of concern for their safety, our members have been advised by the local health authority to remove their ID badges and to change out their scrubs when outside their hospital workplaces.
It will be disheartening for hospital workers to see their workplaces targeted to the extent that they are being asked to hide their identities for their own protection.
But health care workers also know that they have the overwhelming support of British Columbians every day, and especially on days like this.
The expressions of solidarity and support from the public are much appreciated, and we urge everyone to stay safe today.