Collective bargaining begins with you. Every idea helps shape our next agreement. Visit myRNU to learn how to submit your proposal and stay informed through our Collective Bargaining microsite. #YourContractYourVoice #RNUleadsTheWay

“Our front line nurses are the experts. Why does it take union leadership being in the room to get action?” — Yvette Coffey 🎧 Hear more in the full episode: Spotify → buff.ly/lvPwsbD Apple Podcasts → buff.ly/TcNF4YT YouTube → buff.ly/5CPzoIJ #ScrubbedInAndSpeakingOut #ExpertCare #RNU

New episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out out now 🎙️ RNU President Yvette Coffey on safety, staffing, and why nurses are saying “enough is enough.” 🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/lvPwsbD 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/TcNF4YT 🎥 YouTube: buff.ly/HNF2nH3 #ExpertCare #StrongerTogether

New episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out out now 🎙️ RNU President Yvette Coffey on safety, staffing, and why nurses are saying “enough is enough.” 🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/lvPwsbD 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/TcNF4YT 🎥 YouTube: buff.ly/HNF2nH3 #ExpertCare #StrongerTogether

RNU congratulates Premier-designate Tony Wakeham and the PC Party on their election victory. President Yvette Coffey says RNU looks forward to working with the new government to turn commitments into action. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mreufxy3 #ExpertCare #Advocate

Safe staffing saves lives. N.L.’s long-term care system needs more nurses — and nurses need more time with residents. Read more in The Independent: buff.ly/IdHSqDy #ExpertCare #SafeStaffing

🗳️ It’s Election Day in Newfoundland & Labrador! Your voice matters — make it count. Visit Elections NL to find your polling station, and visit rnunl.ca to see where the parties stand on issues that matter to nurses and health care. #NLVotes #ExpertCare

Scrubbed In and Speaking Out: Election Series is here. RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with Tony Wakeham, Jim Dinn, and Krista Lynn Howell for candid conversations about the future of nursing and the public health care system. 🎧 rnunl.ca/advocacy/election-2025 #ScrubbedInAndSpeakingOut

Thousands don’t have access to primary care. A permanent NP funding model would allow NPs to set up clinics where they’re needed most. buff.ly/Gi6ggIM #NPsLead

Patients are talking about the difference Nurse Practitioners make—care that’s timely, thorough, and holistic. This is the kind of care our public healthcare system needs right now. Hear directly from patients in our latest blog: buff.ly/s9tUpYJ

Rural and remote communities deserve consistent care too. Will the next government expand the travel locum program? buff.ly/Gi6ggIM #RuralCare

We’re excited to welcome Shannon Wade as Region 9 Representative! Thank you to everyone who voted and to all who ran in the by-election. Your dedication helps keep RNU strong, connected, and member-driven. #StrongerTogether #RNUNL #ExpertCare

Nursing students care for patients in our hospitals and clinics—but don’t get paid. Shouldn’t they receive fair pay? buff.ly/Gi6ggIM #EqualPay

When one nurse has too many patients, care suffers. Will the next government commit to safe nurse-patient ratios? buff.ly/Gi6ggIM #SafeStaffing

Collective action works. 💪 NLHS reversed its leave restriction after nurses spoke out — but being told after the fact is not consultation. Frontline workers must be heard before decisions are made. 👉 tinyurl.com/muwtju6d #RespectNurses #CollectiveAction

💪 “I ended up on the floor with a patient on top of me.” Yvette Coffey shares why she’s so passionate about workplace safety for nurses — and why the fight continues. 🎙️ Full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Check our Linktree in bio! #ScrubbedIn #SpeakingOut #RNU

RNU is demanding NL Health Services reverse its directive restricting nurses’ vacation during the CorCare go-live. Rights can’t be stripped by memo. Nurses are exhausted—respect the contract. More: tinyurl.com/pu7h2axv #StrongerTogether #ExpertCare

Nurses are working unsafe hours that put patients and nurses at risk. Shouldn’t they have the same protections as pilots and truck drivers? See party positions: buff.ly/Gi6ggIM #SafeCare

“It all started when I was denied my wedding vacation…” Hear how RNU President Yvette Coffey made her very first call to the union — and why it changed everything. 🎙️ Full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Check our Linktree in bio! #ScrubbedIn #SpeakingOut #RNU

🎙️ Ep.1 of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out is live! Dan talks with RNU President Yvette Coffey about her nursing journey, union leadership & advocacy shaping NL health care. Spotify | Apple | YouTube: buff.ly/TtSnsiP #ScrubbedIn

Today, on #NDTR, we honour Survivors of residential schools & their families. At the CFNU Convention, nurses—including @RNUNL—joined in a historic apology & committed to reconciliation, truth, & action. Nurses must ensure culturally safe, equitable care for all. #TruthAndReconciliation

Nurses Ask. Parties Answer. RNU has released party responses to our election questionnaire on safe hours, nurse-patient ratios, ending agency reliance & more. Full responses ➡️ tinyurl.com/yftys6zw #ExpertCare #NLElection2025

RNUNL is setting the standard in bargaining — member-driven, transparent, & focused on your priorities. Check myRNU for updates, rankings, & how to add your input. Every step forward counts. #RNUBargaining

The postal service is essential — especially in rural NL communities that rely on it for medications, supplies & connection. RNU stands in solidarity with CUPW fighting cuts that threaten good jobs & public service. #StrongerTogether

We’re reviewing our brand & member experience — and we want your voice! 🗣️ Check your inbox for the RNU survey. It takes ~15 min, is fully confidential, and you can enter a prize draw. Haven’t seen it? Check junk/spam. #YourUnionYourVoice

🗳️ Nurses are asking tough but fair election questions — and we’ve put them to party leaders too. See the questions, use them at the doors, and check back as responses are posted. 🔗 rnunl.ca/advocacy/ele... #RNU #Election2025 #StrongerTogether

RNU is pleased to announce a new Private Agreement with NL Health Services – Central Zone. Effective Aug 13, 2025, this agreement will help address nursing shortages & improve access to care in rural & remote communities. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yeyp6kh2 #RNU #ExpertCare

Gov’t broke its promise to complete the Nurse Practitioner Job Evaluation System before the election. 7+ months after RNU submitted all 9 forms, it’s still unfinished. Nurse Practitioners deserve respect. Read more: tinyurl.com/36b77bb9 #NLPolitics #Healthcare

Gov’t outsourced Family Care Team intake to private nurses — closing 25–35 public nursing roles. Yvette Coffey: “That’s money that came out of our public health-care system that could have been used toward RNs & NPs.” #ExpertCare www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Over the past two days, branch executives from across Newfoundland and Labrador came together in Gander for our Council of Presidents. Thank you to the Town of Gander for hosting us, and to Mayor Percy Farwell for his kind words and support for our profession. #StrongerTogether #ExpertCare

RNU, representing nearly 6,000 nurses & NPs, has delivered an election package to party leaders. Nurses want real plans for safe ratios, fair treatment & stronger public healthcare. All responses will be shared. Nurses are paying attention. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yywkk5r6

Halfway through the President’s Tour, RNs and NPs have delivered a clear message: enough is enough. From unsafe staffing and excessive workloads to denied leave and forced overtime, nurses are standing up and demanding change. tinyurl.com/8jvu7xmx

This morning in Gander, our Council of Presidents paused to remember September 11, 2001. We honoured lives lost and the compassion shown here at home. As nurses, we recommit to welcome, solidarity, and peace—today and every day. #September11 #Gander #ExpertCare

Nursing leaders from all 43 RNU Branches are in Gander for our Council of Presidents—2 days of collaboration, solidarity & solutions to shape the future of nursing in NL. Read more: tinyurl.com/45dzrhat

Access to a primary care provider shouldn’t be out of reach. Ask your MHA to push the NL government to address the healthcare crisis. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can diagnose, prescribe, and manage ongoing conditions so patients get the treatment they need. Visit npforthat.ca/#mha to add your voice.

RNU President Yvette Coffey is on the road in Central NL, meeting nurses in 11 communities Sept 7–15. Together we’re pushing for safe workplaces, fair pay & solutions for health care. Full release: tinyurl.com/ywj99yuj #presidentstour

Today, President Yvette Coffey met with Branch 33 at Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre. These conversations give us the chance to hear directly from nurses about the realities they face in their workplaces and communities. Thank you to all who joined the discussion. #PresidentsTour

⚠️ Protect your practice. DEAP support is limited & cannot cover full legal costs if a CRNNL complaint is filed. Enrol in CNPS Supplementary Protection before issues arise. Details: buff.ly/vsWWvss | Info: [email protected]

Region 9 members: Check your inbox! An email about the Region 9 Regional Representative by-election for the Registered Nurses’ Union Board of Directors has been sent.

We’d love to hear about your experience receiving care from a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Your story will help us show the impact of their role as primary and specialized care providers Fill out the form at npforthat.ca. Has an NP provided care to someone you know? Share the form with them too.

Labour Day is a reminder of what solidarity delivers. Pres. Yvette Coffey: nurses are pushing for safe ratios, equal pay for equal work, and the resources to deliver expert care. Every worker deserves value and respect. #LabourDay #ExpertCare

A new CFNU report, "Today’s Nurse: What contemporary Canadian nurses need to stay in the workforce for the longevity of their career," outlines the urgent importance of improving retention and making nursing in Canada sustainable for the future. Read more: buff.ly/fbOebqR

We are in a new era of challenges for the nursing profession. "Today’s Nurse" offers recommendations to address these challenges and keep nurses in the workforce for the longevity of their career. Find the full report and summary: nursesunions.ca/nurses-say-i...

Canadian healthcare workers deserve the same on-the-job protections as workers in every other sector. CFNU is part of an organization pushing for new national standards to finally deliver those protections. Read more: finance.yahoo.com/news/protect...

This week, CFNU President Linda Silas spoke on CBC Radio stations across the country about the difficult day-to-day realities for nurses and what nurses say they need to stay in the profession long-term. Safety and respect are at the top of the list, as CFNU’s new report Today’s Nurse found. (1/2)

We need to keep talking about Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and how they support our wellbeing. The more people know about what they do, the more we can rely on them to keep us healthy. Visit npforthat.ca to download the factsheet and keep the conversation going. tinyurl.com/49xfv738

Let’s build a health care system that works for everyone—nurses and the patients they care for. 📧 Use our email tool to demand action from your MHA: win.newmode.net/rnunl/suppor... #StrongerTogether #ExpertCare

RNU stands with @AC_FAs. Forcing flight attendants back to work after only 12 hrs undermines the right to strike & sends a dangerous message to all workers. Respect bargaining rights — no to union-busting. ✊ 🔗 rnunl.ca/rnu-warns-ag... #AllIn #UnionRights

Calling all Canadian nurse practitioners! We’re studying job satisfaction, career trajectory and retention. Add your voice to help inform policies and practices for the effective development and implementation of the NP workforce in Canada. Click here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRYW87T

New study confirms safe nurse-to-patient ratios save lives and keep nurses in the profession. Research from the University of Pennsylvania examined BC’s rollout of NPRs, secured through BCNU negotiations, and found improved patient safety and stronger nurse retention voiceonline.com/new-study-su...