Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The first step is dedicated funding, but long-term care and community care agreements are facing funding cliffs. The CFNU is calling for dedicated funding to ensure seniors get the care they need. Join us. Send a letter in support: win.newmode.net/dont-let-pub... 010
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026October 1 marks National Seniors Day, a celebration of older adults across the country. A real celebration would include ensuring our seniors’ have the care they need – from mandatory long-term care standards to programs that support healthy aging at home. 121
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026ICYMI: Watch CFNU’s webinar with Dr. Holly Graham to learn practical ways health care workers can intervene when witnessing unsafe care. Dr. Graham authored the CPR RACISM guide, a tool to help HCWs speak up against racism and unsafe care, and better advocate for patients. tinyurl.com/2c2u9rujyoutu.beLive webinar: Practical skills to address racism in health careYouTube video by Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions 033
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The federal govt has introduced a new bill that would let them shut down legal strikes. This change would weaken workers’ power to negotiate a fair deal. We can’t let this change get pushed through without a fight. Tell your MP to protect workers’ right to strike: workerstogether.ca/repeal-107-p...workerstogether.caProtect workers’ right to strike - Workers TogetherBig corporations already have too much power. Now the federal government has introduced a bill that could give it new powers to end legal strikes and weaken workers’ bargaining power, making it easier... 001
Reposted by Canada's NursesCanada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The findings will help unions, employers, researchers & policymakers strengthen efforts to address the impacts of DV in the workplace. Take the survey and help shape safer workplaces: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...uwo.eu.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 013
Reposted by Canada's NursesCanada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The second National Survey on Domestic Violence at Work in Canada, led by the Canadian Labour Congress and Western University, is gathering data on workers’ experiences with domestic violence and its impact in the workplace. This survey is open to all workers 18+, no matter their experience with DV. 133
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This week MP Gord Johns presented our petition in the House of Commons pursuing a federal tax credit for nurses, targeted to improve nursing retention. The gov't has 45 days to respond. Thank you to MP Johns for championing this petition & to all 22,364 Canadians who signed on to show their support. 000
Reposted by Canada's NursesCanada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Left unchecked, the federal government's new bill would let them shut down legal strikes and weaken workers’ power to negotiate a fair deal. We won’t let these changes get pushed through without a fight. Tell your MP to protect workers’ right to strike: workerstogether.ca/repeal-107-p...workerstogether.caProtect workers’ right to strike - Workers TogetherBig corporations already have too much power. Now the federal government has introduced a bill that could give it new powers to end legal strikes and weaken workers’ bargaining power, making it easier... 001
Reposted by Canada's NursesAndrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉 @alonghurst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026My latest analysis: Alberta's US-style health care laws are likely to significantly increase business and employer health care costs—just as private health insurance drives up business costs in the US #abpoli #cdnpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...policyalternatives.caAlberta’s U.S.-style health care reforms will increase costs for businesses | CCPAThe benefits of single-payer medicare are undeniable. Alberta’s reforms upend the economic benefits of public health insurance 04123
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The findings will help unions, employers, researchers & policymakers strengthen efforts to address the impacts of DV in the workplace. Take the survey and help shape safer workplaces: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...uwo.eu.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 013
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The second National Survey on Domestic Violence at Work in Canada, led by the Canadian Labour Congress and Western University, is gathering data on workers’ experiences with domestic violence and its impact in the workplace. This survey is open to all workers 18+, no matter their experience with DV. 133
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026“Strikes are never taken lightly by unions and their members. The powers found in this new Bill threaten the fair negotiating process and must be amended,” said CFNU President Linda Silas. Read more: nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurs... 010
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026CFNU is standing with the labour movement against measures in Bill C-39 that would undermine workers’ right to strike. Bill C-39 was introduced in the House of Commons on Monday and includes new measures that allow for a legal strike to be ended if it is seen to be against the national interest. 133
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Left unchecked, the federal government's new bill would let them shut down legal strikes and weaken workers’ power to negotiate a fair deal. We won’t let these changes get pushed through without a fight. Tell your MP to protect workers’ right to strike: workerstogether.ca/repeal-107-p...workerstogether.caProtect workers’ right to strike - Workers TogetherBig corporations already have too much power. Now the federal government has introduced a bill that could give it new powers to end legal strikes and weaken workers’ bargaining power, making it easier... 001
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026La FCSII exhorte le gouvernement canadien à user de sa voix, de son influence et de son pouvoir diplomatique pour s’assurer que les hôpitaux demeurent des refuges sécuritaires et que les travailleurs de la santé sont protégés, peu importe où ils servent. Joignez-vous à nous : buff.ly/GqsBGGo 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The CFNU is calling on the Canadian government to use its voice, influence and diplomatic power to ensure that hospitals remain safe havens and health care workers are protected no matter where they serve. Join us: win.newmode.net/cfnu/protect... 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In 2025 alone, the WHO’s Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care reported a total of 1,348 attacks on medical facilities, resulting in the deaths of 1,981 people. These attacks are directly against humanitarian law. CFNU is calling for action now. Join us: win.newmode.net/cfnu/protect... 000
Reposted by Canada's NursesCanada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 16/09/2026No summer break for emergency departments flooded with high volumes of patients, Allison Bamford reports. Read this article and more at canadahealthwatch.ca #CdnHealth 096
Reposted by Canada's NursesOntario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 16/09/2026ONA Provincial President Erin Ariss isn’t one to miss an opportunity. Especially when he’s staring her right in the face. Read the full article: onamag.org/fuse/hallway-politics/in… 023
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026This weekend, take action for migrant rights ✊ Migrants care for our families, grow our food, build our communities and keep Canada running. Migrants make Canada work. Canada must work for migrants too. Learn more and join the day of action: migrantrights.ca/events/sep20/migrantrights.caSep 20: Cross-Country Day of Action for Migrant Rights / Journée pancanadienne d’actions pour la justice migrante - Migrant Rights NetworkENGLISH Migrants make Canada work. We care for children and elders, grow food, build homes, and keep communities running. But the government is pushing migrants out instead of giving people equal righ... 011
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Housing is unaffordable. Good jobs are hard to find. The cost of living keeps rising. Migrants did not create these crises - they are struggling too. But instead of taking on the rich & powerful, politicians are blaming migrants & changing rules on people who were invited to build their lives here. 100
Reposted by Canada's NursesAndrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉 @alonghurst.bsky.social · 15/09/2026"A recent @policyalternatives.ca analysis of data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that from 2021 to 2023, private health-care spending per person grew by 8.1 per cent — almost twice as fast as public spending." #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/health/...cbc.caFood and shelter have driven Canada's affordability crisis. Health care isn't far behind | CBC NewsFood and shelter grab headlines, but out-of-pocket health-care expenses have climbed at a nearly identical rate since 2022, Statistics Canada data shows. Economists and policy experts break down the s... 02220
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Consulter l’intégralité des recommandations: fcsii.ca/les-infirmie...fcsii.caLes infirmières et infirmiers du Canada exhortent le gouvernement fédéral à investir dans les soins de santé publics dans le mémoire prébudgétaire de la FCSII Le personnel infirmier du CanadaMme Silas : Le prochain budget du Canada est une occasion d’investir dans le personnel infirmier, de renforcer les soins de santé publics et d’éliminer les obstacles aux soins 15 septembre 2026… 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026La FCSII a soumis les recommandations des syndicats d’infirmières et infirmiers au gouvernement pour le prochain budget fédéral. Les recommandations portent sur les investissements dans le système de soins de santé, la protection des soins de santé publics et l’accès aux soins. 101
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The CFNU has submitted nurses unions’ recommendations to the government for the next federal budget. The recommendations centre on investing in the health care system, protecting public health care and access to care. Read the full recommendations: nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurs... 022
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Tomorrow! Join CFNU President Linda Silas and Dr. Holly Graham for a live webinar focused on practical ways health care workers can advocate against unsafe care and racism at work. RSVP: www.facebook.com/share/1EX8zv... 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Demain! Joignez-vous à Linda Silas, présidente de la FCSII, et à la Dre Holly Graham pour un webinaire en direct axé sur les façons pratiques que les travailleurs de la santé peuvent utiliser pour plaider contre les soins dangereux et le racisme au travail. RSVP : www.facebook.com/share/1EX8zv... 001
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Quelle belle journée pour parler de services publics plus solides! La présidente de la FCSII Linda Silas a rencontré Sean O’Reilly, président de IPFPC, aujourd’hui à Ottawa pour discuter des services publics, des soins de santé et des moyens de soutenir les infirmières et infirmiers du Canada. 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026It’s a beautiful day to talk about stronger public services and the future of health care! CFNU president Linda Silas met with Sean O’Reilly, president of PIPSC, in Ottawa today to discuss public services, health care, and how to support Canada’s nurses. 100
Reposted by Canada's NursesAndrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉 @alonghurst.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Why are public health care advocates and researchers concerned about Alberta's two-tier model? What happens in Alberta, won't stay in Alberta Quebec already musing that it will follow Alberta's terrible precedent #cdnpoli montrealgazette.com/quebec-elect...montrealgazette.comFréchette says CAQ would allow more private health care to reduce wait timesThe proposal would also allow doctors to work in both the private and public sectors, reversing a policy introduced by the CAQ. 34827
Reposted by Canada's NursesOntario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 01/09/2026ONA is taking a major step to challenge legislation that denies nurses and health-care professionals working in hospitals & long-term care meaningful collective bargaining rights and the ability to strike. #onpoli #onlab #fightlocal More: ona.org/news/20260901-hldaa-notice-… 143
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026What if intervening in racism and unsafe care was as clear as CPR? Dr. Holly Graham’s CPR RACISM guide gives practical steps to support health care workers speak up for patients. Learn more at CFNU’s webinar on September 14. RSVP: www.facebook.com/share/1EX8zv... 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026In just three months, the CFNU’s parliamentary petition to create a refundable federal tax credit for nurses has received 22,364 signatures in support. Thank you to everyone who joined our call to give nurses the break they deserve. Follow CFNU for updates on the petition this fall. 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Suivez la FCSII pour des mises à jour sur la pétition cet automne! 010
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026En seulement trois mois, la pétition parlementaire de la FCSII visant à créer un crédit d’impôt fédéral remboursable pour le personnel infirmier a reçu 22 364 signatures en appui. Merci à tous ceux et celles qui se sont joints à notre appel pour donner au personnel infirmier la pause qu’il mérite. 010
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Dites au premier ministre Carney de remettre les soins de santé à l’ordre du jour : win.newmode.net/dont-let-pub...win.newmode.net 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Le gouffre causé par la fin du financement fédéral et une réduction du Transfert canadien en matière de santé se profilent à l’horizon. Une diminution du financement public des soins de santé ne fera que réduire l’accès aux soins. 100
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Federal funding cliffs and a reduction to the Canada Health Transfer are looming. Less public health care funding will only reduce access to care. Tell PM Carney to put health care back on the agenda: win.newmode.net/dont-let-pub... 010
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Learn more about Bill 11 and the serious risk of health care privatization here: www.una.ca/1759/bill11a...una.caBill 11: Important information about health care privatization in AlbertaAlberta’s United Conservative Party government passed Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act 2025 (No.2) in the Alberta Legislature on November 24, 2025. It is now law in Alberta. Bill 11 creates… 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Alberta's Bill 11 creates the framework for American-style, two-tier health care and the establishment of private health insurance, while allowing private payment for medically necessary care. This law will cause inequities in access to care in Alberta and threatens public health care across Canada. 100
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026U.S.-style two-tier health care has no place in Canada. A new Abacus poll shows that Canadians widely oppose the introduction of two-tier health care in Alberta, set to take effect on September 1. 100
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Improvements to patient safety are one of the main motivations for implementing mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient ratios. Learn more at ratios.nursesunions.ca. 023
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026L’amélioration de la sécurité des patients est l’une des principales motivations de la mise en œuvre des ratios minimaux infirmières-patients obligatoires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez : ratios.nursesunions.ca/fr-ca. 010
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Join CFNU President Linda Silas and CPR RACISM creator Dr. Holly Graham for this live event sharing practical tools to help health care workers intervene when they witness unsafe care. RSVP: www.facebook.com/share/1EX8zv... 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Joignez-vous à Linda Silas, présidente de la FCSII, et à la Dre Holly Graham, créatrice de CPR RACISM, pour cet événement en direct qui vous fera part des outils pratiques pour aider les travailleurs de la santé à intervenir lorsqu’ils sont témoins de soins dangereux. RSVP : tinyurl.com/bdeyubze 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Lisez la déclaration complète dans le lien dans notre bio. fcsii.ca/les-infirmie...fcsii.caLes infirmières et infirmiers du Canada s’inquiètent de l’augmentation des coûts de l’examen NCLEX-RN Le personnel infirmier du CanadaMme Silas : Ce n’est pas le moment d’augmenter le fardeau financier des étudiant(e)s infirmier(ère)s. La Fédération canadienne des syndicats d’infirmières et infirmiers (FCSII) se joint à… 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Le Canada a plus que jamais besoin de personnel infirmier. Nous devrions éliminer les obstacles pour les futurs infirmières et infirmiers, et non en ajouter de nouveaux. La FCSII et @cnsa demandent au NCSBN de reconsidérer l’augmentation de 58,3 % des frais pour l’examen canadien NCLEX-RN. 100
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Canada needs nurses more than ever. We should be removing barriers for future nurses, not adding to them. The CFNU and CNSA are calling on the NCSBN to reconsider the 58.3% increase to the Canadian NCLEX-RN fee. Read the full statement: nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurs... 043
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Ne laissez pas les soins de santé publics être mis de côté de la liste des priorités : win.newmode.net/dont-let-pub...win.newmode.net 000
Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Les modifications apportées au Transfert canadien en matière de santé pourraient réduire le financement accordé aux provinces et aux territoires de 51,8 milliards de dollars sur 10 ans. Le Canada n’a pas besoin de mesures d’austérité, nous avons besoin de soins. 100