Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador

February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day, marking the day the Canadian flag was first raised in 1965.

It is a moment to reflect on the values of democracy, inclusion, and shared responsibility that continue to shape our country.

February 14 is Pink Triangle Day—a date on which we acknowledge and celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ people, families, and communities, and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and respect.

At RNU, we stand in solidarity against 2SLGBTQI+ oppression in all its forms.

The CFNU extends our sincerest condolences to everyone killed, injured and impacted by the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC.

Read the full statement from CFNU President Linda Silas here: nursesunions.ca/statement-on...

VP Kim Parsons, RN, is in Ottawa for the 2026 Parliament Hill Lobby for Public Health Care.

She met with The Hon. Elizabeth Marshall, The Hon. Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia, and MP Paul Connors. All agreed frontline workers have the answers to fix our system.

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We stand in solidarity with the people of Tumbler Ridge and with workers across Canada who continue to call for prevention, protection, and meaningful action.

Schools, health care settings, and community spaces must be safe for everyone who works, learns, and gathers within them.

This tragedy is a painful reminder that violence in any workplace is a threat to every community.

Our thoughts are with the students, staff, first responders, and the entire community as they face the unimaginable aftermath of this violence.

Nurses understand the lasting physical and psychological trauma that violence leaves behind. No worker should fear for their safety in their workplace.

The loss of life and the harm caused in a place meant for learning and safety is heartbreaking beyond words.

On behalf of the nurses of our Union, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who were killed.

Statement from Yvette Coffey, President, Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador

I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.

Health care is a human right The federal government cannot let privatization erode access to the public system.

“It’s time the federal government acts to safeguard our health system. Nurses and health-care workers point to chronic understaffing and unsafe workloads as the most urgent challenges in health care in our country..."

Suspending Memorial University’s accelerated nursing program raises serious concerns during an ongoing nursing shortage.

A strong nursing workforce starts with education, flexibility, and long-term planning.

🔗 Read the full release: tinyurl.com/45e7jtcv

#ExpertCare
#FutureOfNursing
#TrainNurses

Violence in healthcare is unacceptable.
We are hearing about it far too often, from far too many nurses.
This cannot be normalized. It must be taken seriously.
Nurses deserve safe workplaces. Full stop.
#SafeWorkplaces
#EndWorkplaceViolence
#ViolenceIsNotPartOfTheJob
#ZeroTolerance
#HealthcareSafety

Why take part in the Annual Membership Survey?

Because member feedback helps guide RNU’s priorities, advocacy, and communications — and strengthens our work on your behalf.

Every response matters.
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The CFNU condemns the violent repression of protests and strikes that began in Iran this January. CFNU calls for the immediate end to the ongoing crackdown on health care workers and civilians following the January protests.

Read the full statement: nursesunions.ca/cfnu-stateme...

Call for Proposals: Official Promotional Supplier

RNU is inviting qualified promotional merchandise suppliers to submit proposals to become our Official Promotional Supplier.

Details:
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⏰ One week to go ⏰

2026 is a Provincial Board election year, and we’re forming the RNU Nominations Committee.

This committee helps ensure elections are fair, transparent, and member-driven.

Apply by Feb 12:
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Violence in healthcare is not inevitable — it’s the result of choices.

During CFNU lobby day, RNU President Yvette Coffey met with federal leaders to push for action on workplace violence, safe staffing, and mental health care.

A safe system is non-negotiable.
#EndViolenceInHealthcare

RNU’s Annual Membership Survey is now open to members.
Your feedback helps shape priorities, advocacy, and communications.

🕒 15–20 min | 📅 Closes Feb 14, 2026

👉 Learn more at myRNU
#ExpertCare #StrongerTogether #RNU #Advocay

Haven’t we heard this story before? 🐿️

Another Groundhog Day, another reminder that the same issues keep resurfacing in health care.

#Mandation
#ShortStaffed
#SafeStaffing
#SafeHours
#Retention
#HealthcareSafety

February is Black History Month.
Under the 2026 theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations,” we celebrate Black brilliance while also reflecting on anti-Black racism and the systemic barriers that persist in Canada.

Grounded in member proposals and the realities nurses face every day, our team is ready to push for a collective agreement that reflects expertise, responsibility, and value. Nurses are system experts. Government must invest accordingly.
#StrongerTogether #NursesKnowTheSystem

January 29 marks the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.

We remember the six men murdered at prayer and stand with Muslim communities against hate and violence.

New Episode | Scrubbed In and Speaking Out

In this episode, RNUNL President Yvette Coffey outlines the resolutions guiding the union’s advocacy in the year ahead

🎧 Listen now:

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On this day 81 years ago, Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated.

January 27 is recognized by the UN as the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.

We honour their memory and commit to remembrance.

#WeRemember

In Minneapolis, a nurse was shot and killed while trying to protect others. We stand with Alex’s loved ones and all healthcare workers pushing for peace and policy change. 
 
The CFNU will be joining @nationalnurses.bsky.social for a candlelight vigil Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Statement: buff.ly/i5mjV0P

Strong communication matters.

Real progress depends on listening to those with solutions — especially frontline healthcare workers.

To move public healthcare forward, we must learn from past failures and ensure NLHS has the leadership and conditions it needs to succeed.

#RNU #ExpertCare

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This helps ensure bargaining updates reach your inbox consistently.

Your contract. Your voice. Stay engaged.

January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day, honouring Canada’s first elected Black MP and first Black federal cabinet minister. His leadership helped break barriers and advance representation — work that continues today.

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BE HEARD as part of an important national nurse survey on the impacts of the nursing shortage. Members should check their inbox to see if they have been selected to participate. If you are selected, please add your voice and be heard! The survey deadline is February 6.

YouTube video by The Caregivers Podcast Nurses on Edge: Fear, Burnout, & Hope w/ Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions President Linda Silas

CFNU President Linda Silas joined Dr. Mark Ropeleski on The Caregivers Podcast for a powerful conversation about the challenging state of nursing in Canada and the solutions that give us hope. Watch/listen on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
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