TORONTO — The Ontario government is extending a wage increase for personal support workers brought in during the pandemic. The province says the temporary $3-per-hour wage increase for workers in long-term care homes and similar facilities will now continue until Oct.

Is the PSW wage increase 2021 permanent?

Posted Oct 28, 2021, 12:49PM EDT. The Ontario government is extending the wage increase for personal support workers until March 31, 2022. This temporary wage increase includes a $3 per hour wage enhancement for PSWs in Long-Term Care and $2 for support workers in hospitals.

Are PSWs getting a permanent raise?

Eligible workers in home and community care, long-term care and those who work with children, community and social services providing personal support will continue to receive a $3 raise until October 31. Eligible workers in public hospitals will continue to receive $2 temporary wage increases.