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June 7, 2019
2019 Convention

Convention 2019 - Newsletter, Day 5

Nurses Rally for Political Action Nurses won’t tolerate for any more attacks on public health care and will make their voices heard at the ballot box. That was the message nurses brought to the steps of the New Brunswick legislature during today’s Choose Care, Not Cuts rally. The rally featured impassioned remarks from Sharon Teare, […]

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June 7, 2019
2019 Convention

Convention 2019 - Newsletter, Day 5

Nurses Rally for Political Action Nurses won’t tolerate for any more attacks on public health care and will make their voices heard at the ballot box. That was the message nurses brought to the steps of the New Brunswick legislature during today’s Choose Care, Not Cuts rally. The rally featured impassioned remarks from Sharon Teare, […]

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June 6, 2019
2019 Convention

Convention 2019 - Newsletter, Day 4

“I can’t do it alone” Linda Silas opened Day 4 with a rousing call to action during her president’s address to delegates, urging them to get involved in causes that require our immediate and close attention. Silas echoed a message that delegates have heard often during convention: nurses have a trusted voice in Canada. As […]

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June 5, 2019
2019 Convention

Convention 2019 - Newsletter, Day 3

Safe Staffing Saves Lives Safe staffing saves lives. Yet, according to experts in yesterday’s plenary session, safe staffing is the single biggest issue facing nurses across the world. For delegates at Wednesday morning’s plenary session, what they heard only reinforced what they’ve known for some time: safe staffing levels improve patient outcomes, nurse satisfaction, retention […]

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June 4, 2019
2019 Convention

Convention 2019 – Newsletter, Day 2

Enough! #NotPartOfTheJob In a show of solidarity with nurses rallying in Moncton, the National Executive Board held a rally today calling on federal and provincial governments to take measures aimed at ending violence against health care workers. “Violence against healthcare workers and especially nurses is increasing and becoming more severe,” said CFNU President Linda Silas. “This is […]

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June 3, 2019
2019 Convention

Convention 2019 - Newsletter, Day 1

Bonjour! Welcome to our 2019 CFNU Biennial Convention in the beautiful city of Fredericton, New Brunswick. There are exciting four days ahead, filled with insight, inspiration and solidarity. Nurses from across the country will have the chance to reconnect, forge new friendships and have tons of fun. If you haven’t already, take a stroll through […]

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