Health Care

'Normal human resource practices' have now resumed across the province.

Threatening more cuts and layoffs and creating a chill in labour relations.

Union accepts request from Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations (NSAHO) to devote full public resources to the situation.

"We're honoured that they have chosen to join our organization for the security and certainty of a union contract." BCGEU president Darryl Walker

Some LPNs are even worried that the program has been set up in a manner that will prevent them from succeeding.

The private consultants behind the eHealth spending scandal weren’t able to contain themselves from pinching the public purse for every last dime." - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

804 people surveyed across the province in mid-September by NRG Research Group.

'We all need to learn more about the burden of mental illness on individuals, families and our society and try to raise awareness and advocate on behalf of those Canadians who are suffering in silence.' - James Clancy.

MGEU and other health care unions address health and safety concerns relating to flu outbreak.

MRI wait lists already at unacceptable levels across Alberta. Decision will impact the lives of patients who are battling life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer or significant trauma.

Casual, part time and temporary lists depleted to the point where there is nobody to call when staff are sick. Resulting in overworked staff who are susceptible to burnout.

Exposed to risk doing daily diagnostic tests.

NAPE says home care and support services for persons with disabilities must be addressed in Newfoundland and Labrador.

'I think we need to look at our whole system and re-evaluate how these calls come in.' - Tim Scharer, Winnipeg Paramedics Local 911.

$50-million class action suit could involve up to 4,000 employees of company contracted by Alberta Health Services to handle payroll and benefits.

'We are very pleased once again to be chosen as the union to represent health care workers.' - Carol Furlong.

Settlement in line wth other public sector contracts negotiated with the province in the current round of bargaining.

Leaked AHS newsletter outlines plans to close or downgrade 10 hospitals and shows lack of transparency by the Stelmach government.

'The employer has agreed to arbitrate this issue, which was what the union proposed at the bargaining table in December.'

'The province wants to cut back their vacation no matter how many hours they work or how many years they’ve devoted to Manitobans.'

'All they’re asking is that they get a fair and respectful deal when it comes to their hard-earned vacation.' - Peter Olfert.

Detailed document on party health care positions compiled by the B.C. Health Coalition.

Fee charged to patients will be replaced with 'tray fee' paid by Alberta Health Care Insurance.

HSAA hopes laboratory company will now engage in meaningful negotiations.

'Sandwich generation' needs help coping simultaneously with children and aging parents.'

Five million Canadians provide care for their loved ones with long-term health problems.

Massive 2005 survey collected responses from 12,200 nurses across the country.

Canadian Health Coalition challenges CMA president Dr. Robert Ouellet to stop misleading Canadians about private, for-profit health care.

Trying to negotiate contracts with three employers - Aramark, Sodexo and Compass.

'80% of hospitals are sinking into debt while the equivalent of 5,000 full-time jobs are expected to be eliminated this year alone.'

Needle Safety Regulation Expanded April 1, 2009

'Wouldn’t the profits made by McKesson Canada be better used in the public system?' - Joan Jessome.

'[It] starts with the assumption that the conditions of work are the conditions for care.'

'The absence of a staffing standard has already compromised quality care in the drive to maximize profits.'

Ratification ballots are being distributed across British Columbia this week and must be returned by April 3.

Message to Premier Dalton McGuinty: Please fund our hospitals adequately to resolve their deficits and stop the cuts.

Canadian Blood Services plan to let unregulated employees perform health screening and assessments of blood donors is 'misguided' and should be abandoned.

Eight health care groups are participating, including the Health Sciences Association of B.C.

OPSEU frustrated at lack of progress with government negotiators whose hands have been tied by the Liberal government at Queen's Park.

US Researchers have discovered human antibodies that are able to neutralize not only H5N1 bird flu but other strains of influenza. There is hope now to develop them into lifesaving treatments.

Health Sciences Association of Alberta has launched a media campaign to inform the provinces' Emergency Medical Services personnel about the benefits of joining 'Alberta's #1 EMS Union'.

The National Union sees the detention of a 30 year old Ottawa man with Down syndrome and bipolar disorder as highlighting the national crisis in mental health and criminal justice systems.

Vote came as a result of an application by Labrador-Grenfell for a single bargaining unit for hospital support staff who were represented by NAPE and CUPE.  A group of approximately 90 non-union employees also took part in the voting process and are also now NAPE members.

OPSEU paramedics appeal to Ontario labour ministry for intervention on safety grounds.

Newfoundland and Labrador is not living up to commitments made, says NAPE president Carol Furlong

'It is in the best interests of the Ontario Hospital Association to work with us on addressing these issues.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU president

'Frontline public sector workers were in Ottawa recently to urge the federal government to make public services and social programs a priority in the Jan. 27 federal budget.'

First task is to resolve problems created by essential services legislation.

Frontline public sector workers are urging Canada's first ministers to make funding for public services and social programs a priority in the federal economic stimulus package.

Frontline public sector workers are urging Canada's first ministers to propose a stimulus package that supports families by investing in public services.

OPSEU says fight to restore public sector out-patient physio services will continue.

'Now is the time for action.'

'Even the agencies are saying they cannot find enough workers to meet the demand.' - Carol Furlong

Reducing the need for higher intensity and for more costly services

In less than a year four RNs were injured through violent attacks by a patient. The call comes following the last incident at CAMH in which a registered nurse was grabbed and dragged into a washroom by a patient who sexually assaulted her.

Public outcry prompts Liberal government of Premier Dalton McGuinty to quash home care bidding process

Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU/NUPGE) has won a 'groundbreaking' settlement of $10,000 in a bullying and sexual harassment case involving a group of workers at the province's largest hospital.

'Closing a unit puts additional work loads on already-overworked staff and inconveniences residents.' - NAPE president Carol Furlong

New contract affects employees at several locations on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland

Campaign will remind Albertans of the vital role that health care workers play

Outrageous private profits and secrecy condemned by Ontario Health Coalition

'Decision won't stand without a challenge.' - OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas

'When something looks too good to be true - it usually is.' - Shelley Ward, PEIUPSE

'There is no better alternative to free collective bargaining.' - new report by CCPA

Ipsos Reid poll commissioned by Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace

Doctors, nurses, lab technicians, ambulance attendants and therapists among groups assessed

Passage of new law doubtful in minority legislature

'The province has a huge surplus and it makes no sense.'

'It's pure politics.' NSGEU president Joan Jessome

Minority Tory government would impose binding arbitration in all future N.S. health care disputes

October 1-7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week

'Our health care system will eventually collapse if measures are not taken.' - Carol Furlong

'Successive governments have undervalued the services they provide.' - Carol Furlong

Why is John Tory so eager to push Ontario into more U.S.-style health care delivery? 

Acceptance would avert a strike scheduled for Sept. 11

Difficulty reaching first contract with private employer

Members divided on privatization ideology of incoming CMA president Brian Day of Vancouver.

Shutdown occurs as seniors are stranded on waiting lists

Group of organizations says doctors should evaluate health care in the same way they assess patients.

(Aug 15, 2007) -- 'The CMA is undermining the most fundamental premises of our national Medicare system – health care is not a commodity that should be bought or sold. It is a common good and needs to be treated and respected in this manner.'

New group of health care professionals certified in Red Deer

Report by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) says long wait times for physiotherapy treatment or occupational therapy are affecting vulnerable patients.

Liberal government of Premier Gordon Campbell given one year to amend unconstitutional sections of Bill 29

Recruitment and retention are 'huge issues' in all health care fields in which the NSGEU represents workers – and privatization is not the answer

'Our members on the front line of Canada's health care system have many questions.' - NUPGE president James Clancy

Closure of the facility may have been a factor, says BCGEU

President Carol Furlong is raising concerns about a potential shortage of lab and x-ray technologists

National Pharmaceutical Strategy report released by provincial health ministers

NUPGE Executive Board meets with senior official of Public Health Agency of Canada

'Government at all levels should take swift action to investigate and prosecute anyone who is in violation of the Canada Health Act.' - James Clancy

OPSEU says budget-slashing will eliminate up to 300 jobs and end up costing taxpayers more

Union asks federal Conservative immigration minister to investigate, put visa approvals on hold

Announcement by health minister likely delays final decision until after next federal election

'Staff shortages have forced the Northern Lights Health Region to close operating theatres and hospital beds.' - Elisabeth Ballermann

User fees could be next, OPSEU warns

Americans are less healthy and have more problems despite spending nearly twice as much per capita as Canadians do for health care

'This is a great day for these employees.' - Mirla Alvarado Fenn

Health minister condemned for undermining public system by talking about for-profit options

Health minister with corporate ownership conflict lets provincial premiers do pretty much what they want

Denial of coverage in British Columbia violates terms of contract

'This is a good, solid settlement that meets the priorities set by community health workers.'

Average increase of 10.3% over four years