CFNU releases report on the sustainability of Medicare
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions released report by economist Hugh Mackenzie and health policy expert Dr. Michael Rachlis on the sustainability of Medicare. The report was commissioned by the CFNU to give context to the premiers' health care discussions at the Council of Federation and to dispel the myth that Medicare is not sustainable. (more)

Press Release: Nurses invite seniors to drop by rest stop on Regatta Day

Press Release: NLNU President visits community health clinics in Labrador

Retirement Security - NLNU is working with the Canadian Labour Congress to ensure retirement security for everyone. Pension plans and retirement savings have been hit hard by the recession. The number of Canadians retiring in poverty is alarming.

Get informed: visit www.canadianlabour.ca
Get involved: Retirement Security for Everyone (booklet attached)

NLNU Newsletter Spring 2010

Press Release: NLNU celebrates nurses during National Nursing Week 2010

Reminder to NLNU Members - Please complete the Cultural Research questionnaire!
In early April, all NLNU members should have received a questionnaire in the mail. The purpose of the questionnaire is to determine the concerns and priorities of members and to highlight where members believe NLNU should focus resources and efforts. (more)

Press Release: Nurses question minister’s decision to allow Canadian Blood Services to use unregulated workers to screen potential blood donors

NLNU is hiring a Research and Education Specialist
Increasing focus on research and education opportunities for members
NLNU is adding a new permanent position to its staff. The Research and Education Specialist position has been created to provide strategic research and analysis services, as well as to enhance NLNU’s education capacity. (more)

Fight back against the devaluing of nurses’ work
The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) has proposed to eliminate nurses from direct donor screening, replacing them with graduates from an 8 week college course. CBS argues it has to do this to address a nursing shortage. The answer to the nursing shortage is not to eliminate nurses from doing nursing work! (more)

Thanks from CFNU
Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), extended thanks to nurses across the country for their generous support of the Haitian relief effort. The fund was established in January, following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake which left the impoverished island nation in shambles. To date over $71,000 has been raised. The funds were sent to aid the work of Doctors without Borders. NLNU donated $9,700 for Haiti relief. CFNU Thank-you Letter