Alberta nurses
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Nurses’ union calls Alberta finance minister hypocritical in contract talksThe union for Alberta's registered nurses says it's "insulting'' and hypocritical for Finance Minister Travis Toews to accuse them of putting their needs first during the pandemic.HealthMar 19
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Toews asks health-worker unions to put ‘health of Albertans first’ and agree to delaying negotiationsA union that represents about 30,000 nurses and other workers in the province has rejected Alberta Health Services' proposal to once again delay labour negotiations.HealthMar 18
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COVID-19 positivity rate for Alberta health-care workers sits at 5.5%The COVID-19 stigma has contributed to some patients delaying treatment, which worries an Edmonton doctor who works at the Misericordia Hospital.HealthJan 22
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Alberta health-care workers in COVID-19, medical and surgical units now eligible for vaccineAlso on Friday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued a directive that will allow doctors, nurses and pharmacists who are not AHS employees to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.HealthJan 8
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Thoughtful Albertans lifting holiday spirits of health-care workers with messages, giftsAs stress levels skyrocket among health-care workers, grateful and generous Albertans are proving small gestures can be a big morale boost.HealthDec 22, 2020
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A glimpse inside an Edmonton ICU full of COVID-19 patientsA registered nurse in Edmonton has shared her daily experience inside an intensive care unit to try and paint a picture of her reality for other Albertans.HealthDec 15, 2020
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Calgary nurse’s post defending front-line workers to ‘internet trolls’ goes viralA Calgary nurse's honest and compassionate message to essential workers -- as well as internet trolls -- has gone viral.HealthNov 27, 2020
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Nurses’ union rejects Alberta government’s call to delay bargaining for new dealAlberta's nurses union says the province's health delivery agency has rejected a call for a settlement similar to one reached with nurses in Saskatchewan that would have provided stability during the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthNov 24, 2020
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Alberta unions launch ‘Stand up to Kenney’ campaignThe campaign asks Albertans to sign up, indicating they're ready to take part in province-wide rallies or protests if the government fails to negotiate.EconomyOct 28, 2020
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Some Alberta nurses worry proposed social media policy would muzzle health advocacy and criticismUNA "strongly opposes" the draft standards and is worried about their impacts on nurses' freedom of speech and ability to advocate for good health policy.HealthOct 26, 2020
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