ST. CATHARINES, ON, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ - On May 12, the day on which people worldwide celebrate the tireless efforts of nurses on International Nurses' Day, dozens of local registered nurses from the St. Catharines area will hold rally in front of a PC candidate's office to raise awareness of the devastating impact Bill 124 has had on the health care of Ontarians.
"Ontario nurses are leaving the profession, primarily driven by the devastating impact of the policies of the Ford government," says Ontario Nurses' Association President (ONA) President Cathryn Hoy, RN. "Ford's wage-suppression legislation, Bill 124, is incredibly disrespectful and targets female-dominated professions. It directly impacts nurse retention and recruitment and has had a profoundly negative effect on our members' ability to provide care to patients, residents and clients during the worst global health crisis in a century."
ONA members want to ensure the public knows about the devastating impact Bill 124 has on care and will voice their opposition at the constituency office of PC candidate Sal Sorrento.
"It is a sad irony that nurses are holding a rally about the disrespect of nurses of the Ford government on a day on which people across the globe honour nurses," notes Hoy. "On this day, nurses should be celebrated."
ONA is the union representing more than 68,000 registered nurses and health-care professionals, as well as 18,000 nursing student affiliates, providing care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, the community, clinics and industry.
All media are invited to attend.
WHAT: |
Front-line nurses rally in front of PC candidate's office on International Nurses' Day. They will be joined by other election candidates, unions and public supporters. |
WHEN: |
Thursday, May 12, rally to begin at noon; speakers to begin between 12:30-12:45 p.m. (ONA speakers) and at 1:15-1:30 p.m. (labour and union speakers) |
WHERE: |
24 Facer Street, St. Catharines |
WHY: |
To inform the public on the devastating impact Bill 124 has on patient care |
SOURCE Ontario Nurses' Association
Sheree Bond, [email protected], 416-986-8240; Katherine Russo, [email protected], 647-539-1925, www.ona.org; Facebook.com/OntarioNurses; Twitter.com/OntarioNurses instagram.com/ontario.nurses
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