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March 28, 2019
Media Release Ontario

Canada’s nurses concerned Windsor-Essex Health Unit’s actions may put public at risk

MEDIA RELEASE Canada’s nurses call on the Public Health Agency of Canada to ensure the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s actions do not put public at risk March 28, 2019 (WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is calling on public health authorities to monitor the Windsor-Essex County Health […]

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October 16, 2018
Ontario

Thunder Bay Public Health Nurses on the Picket Line as Mediation Fails

October 16, 2018 THUNDER BAY – Public Health Nurses working for Thunder Bay District Health Unit will be on the picket lines at 7:30 a.m. today. “Unfortunately, a long day of mediation failed to result in a respectful, fair contract offer and our dedicated Public Health Nurses have been forced to take strike action,” said […]

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September 7, 2018
Media Release Ontario

Vaccinate or mask influenza policy struck down

September 7, 2018 Media Release ONA Wins Second Decision on “Unreasonable and Illogical” Vaccinate or Mask Influenza Policies TORONTO – The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) has won a second decision on the controversial vaccinate or mask (VOM) policy, striking down the policy in effect at St. Michael’s Hospital and several other hospitals that form the […]

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May 31, 2018
Ontario

An open letter from Ontario's front line nurses to PC Leader Doug Ford

With the Ontario election only a few short days away, the President of the Ontario Nurses’ Association, Vicki McKenna, has written an open letter to Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford. Ontario nurses are calling on Ford to divulge the details of his Party’s proposal to find efficiencies. The letter reads, in part: Ontario nurses feel we […]

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