Happy Nurses Week to all the incredible nurses who provide compassionate care, comfort, and support each and every day. Thank you for your dedication, resilience, and the vital role you play in keeping our communities healthy.
Second and Final Installment of the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses
The second and final installment of the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses will be deposited on September 23, 2022. Part-time, casual and temporary/contract staff employed through St Joe’s Second installment: Staff may receive payment up to $2,500 provided they continue employment on September 1, 2022 Will relate to hours worked between: March 20, [...]
News Bulletin: Nursing Bonus | Postcard Campaign to Premier | MPP Rallies in March
The Ford government has announced a $5000 bonus for front line nurses. Full details are coming but RPNs are included & it will be pro-rated for part-time nurses. This bonus will not be reflected on the base rate.
MEDIA RELEASE | Surge in Violence Against Staff
Increasing violence directed at hospital staff is among factors driving the worsening staffing shortage in Ontario’s health sector, say two unions representing nearly 70,000 hospital workers province-wide.
MEDIA RELEASE | Premier Urged to Look at Real Threats
Premier urged to look at real threats to Ontario hospital viability and staffing crisis; high workloads, chronic understaffing, high infection risks and violence.
Nurses’ Week Newsletter May 2021
Nurses' Week Newsletter May 2021
A Message from the President & Members of Local 786 During Nurses Week
A Message from the President & Members of Local 786 During Nurses Week It’s a been a year of sacrifice, risk and unprecedented challenges like no other. We are so very grateful to the registered practical nurses (RPNs) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare – Members of CUPE 786. Your skills, determination and [...]
Hamilton Specific RPN Poll Released Tuesday May 11 – 11 a.m.
HAMILTON/NIAGARA REGION – As part of Nursing Week (May 10-17) Hamilton and Niagara Region registered practical nurses (RPNs) who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU/CUPE) and SEIU Healthcare are speaking openly with media (tomorrow) Tuesday May 11 at 11 a.m. on ZOOM (
I Heart Nurses! Print Out the Poster & Show Your Support
It's Nurses Week! Print out this poster, take a photo with it and show your support for all those hard working Nurses out there who put their own safety on the line to help others in need. Thank you Nurses!
Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us Launch
Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us Launch Dear Brothers, Sisters and friends, On March 8, CUPE, SEIU, and Unifor health and long-term care workers launched their campaign to demand respect, protection, and adequate compensation for all health care workers: Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us. Following the overstress of health care resources and [...]