Silas: Standards of care are needed to protect patients and residents. Canada’s nurses echo the concerns raised by the United Nurses of Alberta on new provincial continuing care regulations. “As many jurisdictions are moving towards models of nurse-patient ratios aimed at improving patient care and retaining nurses, what we seem to be seeing in Alberta […]
Read MoreStatement on upcoming pharmacare legislation Together, we’re making history. The Liberals and NDP are set to introduce legislation that lays the foundation for a national pharmacare program. This is our win. For nurses, patients and everyone in Canada. After nearly 40 years of nurses’ and health care workers’ tireless advocacy, our governments are finally getting […]
Read MoreIt is with great sorrow that the members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions mark the passing of Ed Broadbent. Ed was a giant to us all. He was a tireless fighter for a better and more compassionate Canada. As a politician and party leader, he advocated for universal health care, trade union rights, […]
Read More“As the largest part of the health care workforce, nurses’ voices are an important part of discussions on how to help workers in the face of a changing labour market,” said Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). “I am honoured to have been appointed to the Union-Led Advisory Table and […]
Read MoreSilas: Federal government needs to stay focused on health care – we are still in a crisis! November 21, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – “Housing and affordability are critically important issues, but our leaders cannot lose sight of our overburdened nurses and the crisis facing our health care systems,” said Linda Silas, president of the Canadian […]
Read MoreThe Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) supports Doctors without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) call for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. As the level of violence and bombing continues to escalate, critically needed humanitarian supplies and staff must be allowed in and able to work safely. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, and […]
Read MoreThe Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) stands in solidarity with the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) as they begin striking November 8 and 9. With 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists and clinical perfusionists willing to take strike action, this will send a strong message to the Quebec government that […]
Read MoreThe Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is echoing the call of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) for all parties in the face of extreme and escalating violence in Palestine and Israel to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect and allow for full access to health care. The safety of civilians and […]
Read MoreSilas says honouring workers means giving them the support they need Each year, on April 28, the National Day of Mourning, Canada’s nurses join countless workers and their families to honour workers lost to workplace illness and injury. Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), said the strain of the health […]
Read MoreCanada’s nurses stand in solidarity with federal public service workers in their fight for a fair collective agreement. “What federal public sector workers are asking for isn’t unreasonable: fair wages that keep pace with inflation and training to build a more inclusive public service,” said Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions […]
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