Hundreds of nurses across Alberta rallied on Saturday to protest working conditions in hospitals, demanding improved wages, staffing levels, and patient care. The rallies coincided with the anniversary of a historic nurse strike in 1988, highlighting ongoing concerns about the healthcare system. Nurses are calling on the province to address the under-resourced system and encourage more nurses to join the workforce.
Hundreds of nurses were rallying in several cities across Alberta. They are sounding the alarm over working conditions in Alberta hospitals, and asking the province to improve patient care. As Kabi Moulitharan reports, it comes on the anniversary of a significant strike more than 30 years ago
More than 30,000 members of the United Nurses of Alberta Association have been without a contract since April.Marie-Therese Mageau, president of Local 301, said she and her colleagues have been dealing with an under-resourced healthcare system for the last few years. “We have not accounted for the increased population growth. Our emergencies are full and overflowing. Our bed spaces are not enough to deal with those who need to remain in the hospital for care,” she said.Events were also held in Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Olds, Banff, Bonnyville, Red Deer, St. Albert, Slave Lake and Two Hills.In Calgary, nurses raised concerns over the restructuring of Alberta Health Services and a staffing shortage.
The “Day of Action” rallies coincided with the anniversary of a historic strike action that started Jan. 25, 1988, when UNA nurses walked off the job. The illegal strike lasted 19 days.
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