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June 7, 2023
2023 Convention Media Release

The CFNU and World Education Services see value in getting internationally educated nurses into the health care workforce

Silas: It’s high time we give IENs the welcome and respect they deserve and act on thoughtful strategies to support their integration in this country. (CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I.) – June 6, 2023.  The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) and World Education Services (WES) are bringing together three dozen internationally educated nurses (IENs) who are coming […]

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June 6, 2023
2023 Convention

2023 Convention - Newsletter Day 2

Human rights & equity The struggle to create a new definition of solidarity for a 21st century union movement in a diverse Canada was the focus of panelists and delegates at Tuesday morning’s plenary session of the CFNU Biennium. The goal of the session, explained moderator Hanif Karim, a human rights and equity officer with […]

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June 5, 2023
2023 Convention Media Release

Canada’s nurses mark World Environment Day at opening of biennial convention in P.E.I.

Silas: In ways big and small, we can all contribute to a greener healthier planet. (CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I.) – The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) marked World Environment Day and the opening of its biennial convention in Prince Edward Island’s capital with the symbolic planting of a red oak tree near the Charlottetown Harbour today. […]

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June 5, 2023
2023 Convention

2023 Convention - Newsletter Day 1

Welcome to our 2023 CFNU Biennial Convention in the historic and beautiful city of Charlottetown, PEI! A CFNU biennium is always an exciting event – four days of insight, inspiration and solidarity. This year, it is even more so as it’s the first time Canada’s unionized nurses are gathering in person since before the pandemic […]

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June 1, 2023
2023 Convention

Over 1,000 nurses from across Canada come together in PEI for week-long convention

Silas: Nurses are riled up and ready to make noise in Charlottetown June 1, 2023 (Charlottetown, PEI) – Gathering in person for the first time in four years, more than 1,000 nurses are descending upon Prince Edward Island’s capital June 5-9 for the biennial convention of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). “After years […]

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May 16, 2023

Reigniting Health Care: nursing leaders gather to discuss the most pressing issues facing Canada’s health care system

In celebration of National Nursing Week, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) hosted a live streamed panel with nursing leaders from coast to coast. Reigniting Health Care explores the most pressing issues facing Canada’s nurses, including topics such as nurse-patient ratios, recruitment and retention strategies, and privatization. Leaders from nursing unions across the country […]

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May 15, 2023
Blog National Nursing Week Nurses Week

Op-ed: It’s Nursing Week – but will nurses have time to celebrate?

The following opinion editorial first appeared in National Newswatch on May 8, 2023. It’s Nursing Week – but will nurses have time to celebrate? By Linda Silas Nursing Week is a time to recognize nurses for their dedication and the important role they play in health care. We know people in Canada appreciate nurses, and […]

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April 28, 2023
Statement

Canada’s nurses mark National Day of Mourning

Silas 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 […]

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April 18, 2023
Statement

Statement: Solidarity with the Public Service Alliance of Canada

Canada’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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April 13, 2023

Opinion: It will take action, not handshakes, to fix Canada’s health care crisis

The following opinion editorial was originally published in The Hill Times on April 10, 2023. Budget 2023 reads like the federal government hoisted a “mission accomplished” banner declaring our health care crisis over. I’ve got news for them: our frontline nurses are still facing dangerous working conditions, worsening staff shortages, and cancelled vacations. Increased federal […]

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