Kevin Chavez retweeted
Today, I tabled a very-heavy stack of #SaveEyeCare petitions and wished the best of luck to @ONOptometrists as they resume negotiations with the Conservative Government!
Kevin Chavez retweeted
Thank you @ChrisGloverMPP for helping to get this closer to a resolution and for helping to put a 'pause' on Optometry job action. Let's hope this doesn't need to start up again.
#SaveEyeCare #onpoli #Ontario #Toronto #Canada
Kevin Chavez retweeted
All we can say is…this has been far too long a wait for many #olderpeople and kids. It’s about time.. and eye health! #ontario #SaveEyeCare @CBCToronto
Ontario optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused ift.tt/32oYYHQ
Kevin Chavez retweeted
GREAT NEWS today for patients left without eye care! @ONOptometrists are trusting the gov's promise that a FAIR deal is waitin to end their job action.
I'll say it again. @fordnation & @celliottability make it a table worth being at! We CAN'T end up here again.
#SaveEyeCare
Meanwhile, @celliottability says they're the ones waiting for optometrists to come to the table. But behind closed doors, @derabbie & the OAO haven't heard a PEEP in 2+ months.
This table also costs each side $15K/DAY to be at. For that, it better be a table worth being at.
Kevin Chavez retweeted
BREAKING: OHIP eligible eye exams resume. Pleased to see the Ontario government & the @ONOptometrists finally seeing Eye to Eye! @celliottability
Statement from Minister Elliott on Ongoing Negotiations with the Ontario Association of Optometrists news.ontario.ca/en/statement…
Kevin Chavez retweeted
OAO: "The OAO expects robust talks to begin immediately, noting that the swift resolution of this issue is a top priority for both optometrists and their patients"
Kevin Chavez retweeted
#BREAKING - A breakthrough in the dispute between the province and optometrists.
The Ontario Association of Optometrists and the Ministry of Health have agreed to enter formal negotiations & the OAO is pausing its job action as of tomorrow.
Kevin Chavez retweeted
Services will be back for seniors, youth and recipients of OHIP covered eyecare starting tomorrow. I will be using my voice in the Legislature to tell the Premier to bargain in good faith, to stay at the table and ensure these services won't be lost again #onpoli #eyecareontario
Kevin Chavez retweeted
The @OntarioPCParty & @fordnation seems to be great with ZEROS re eyecare:
0️⃣ counter offers
0️⃣ attempts to reach out to OAO
0️⃣ OHIP eye exams for 80 days
It's time for them to go from 0️⃣ to hero and #SaveEyeCare
@JennieStevens_ @maritstiles @Peter_Tabuns @MTaylorNDP
#ONpoli
Kevin Chavez retweeted
.@celliottability claims they have been negotiating with Optometrists. This is the real truth, and it's actually been 3 months now.
She has the president's personal number. Call now.
@libbyznaimer @OLPWarRoom @OntariosDoctors
@ODSPAction
#SaveEyeCare #onpoli #Ontario #DougFord
Kevin Chavez retweeted
Save Our Eyesight!! Didn't think we'd have to beg for this to be funded in Ontario, one of the richest provinces in Canada. #cdnpoli #SaveEyeCare #onpoli Remove Doug Ford asap.
Kevin Chavez retweeted
are caught early and treated. My family has a history of eye disease. Early detection and treatment are vital.
I value optometrists. @fordnation time to step up!
Kevin Chavez retweeted
The only difference is that now she is the Minister responsible and her lack of collaboration is on display. She isn't listening.
Or maybe it's time for her eye check, so she can see the value they bring to healthcare, education and by association, to the economy. #SaveEyeCare
Kevin Chavez retweeted
Yes, please! To have #SaveEyeCare would be an amazing Christmas present. But don't wait, I'm already starting to make arrangements to cross the border for my son's appointment and to scratch that off my pre-Christmas to-do list would be even better.
Kevin Chavez retweeted
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun are they @RobinMartinPC? I thought it was because I’m old but now realize it’s because I have to pay to work and am tossing and turning worrying about the #patients I can’t see! Ask @celliottability and @fordnation to #SaveEyeCare. I want to sleep!
Kevin Chavez retweeted
@celliottability I have Retinitis Pigmentosa. Thanks to ongoing care from my optometrist I remain a functioning member of society. On the off chance you have the fortune to not require such care, please know, there are many whose lives depend on it. #SaveEyeCare #onpoli #DougFord