Our Letter To Ford Government On Nursing Retention Bonus
We write on behalf of unions that represent over 150,000 dedicated Ontario health care workers, to address the announcement of a one-time $5,000 retention bonus for front-line nurses.
The Federal Health Transfer Needs Strong Strings Attached
Statement from CUPE National President Mark Hancock, CFNU President Linda Silas, NUPGE National President Larry Brown, and SEIU Canada Healthcare President Sharleen Stewart:
2019 Nursing Convention Recap
Every three years, we hold our Nursing Division Convention, where nurses from across Ontario come together to elect our ND Executive Board, discuss nursing issues, and plan for the work ahead.
Stories From The Frontlines: RPN Rafal Fratczak
At the beginning of the pandemic, RPN Rafal Fratczak knew healthcare workers were dealing with a lack of resources and stress on the job
Letter To The Ford Government Responding To The COVID-19 Interim Guidance
Covid-19 Interim Guidance: Omicron Surge Management of Critical Staffing Shortages in Highest Risk Settings
Ontario Government Must Force Accountability For Death Of Community Service Worker
Ontario Government Must Force Accountability For Death Of Community Service Worker
Influential Nurses Making A Difference During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic became real for Sheena, an RPN in Thunder Bay, when her coworker was forced into isolation for 14 days.
Everyday Healthcare Hero: Cathy Case
Frontline healthcare workers go above and beyond their job descriptions every day - and then there is Cathy, RPN and impromptu wedding planner!
Ford Government Plans Will Result In Devastating Healthcare Worker Shortage
With health care job vacancies skyrocketing, new long-term care beds and a provincial government fond of “Band-Aid” health workforce approaches, Ontarians will see unprecedented health care staff shortages of more than 50,000 workers over the next few years.
Circle of Care members bargain “life changing” access to benefits package
SEIU Healthcare is proud to announce an important victory in the home and community care sector, landing a health benefits plan for full-time members at Circle of Care.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
"Every year from November 25 to December 6, we pause as a nation to remember the 16 young engineering females who lost their lives to violence perpetrated against women.
Mina Amrith Makes History At OFL Convention
Congratulations to SEIU Healthcare Executive Vice-President Mina Amrith, who became the first-ever Vice-President, Women for the Ontario Federation of Labour on Wednesday.