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I’d like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to again represent the 8600-plus members of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union as your provincial president.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to those who support my leadership as I fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the role. I am both humbled and honored that you have again placed your confidence in me.
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the NSNU saw the election of some familiar faces and some new. I congratulate all who put their names forward to run for positions on the Board of Directors. Your commitment to this organization speaks volumes about the importance and value of the work we do.
To all candidates, whether you were victorious or not, I commend you for your participation in our democratic process. Our community of nurses and our profession are better for it.
I want to thank members who engaged in this AGM and election, attended their Local meetings, expressed their views and preferences, attended the AGM, and participated at any level in the various processes. Whether you submitted resolutions, ran for a position within the NSNU, cast a ballot, raised your hand, or enabled someone from within your Local to attend, your support and involvement matters.
We can build on that support and the progress we’ve made to date to continue our fight for safer working conditions, better wages and improved work-life balance. If we keep up that momentum and believe in the notion that collectively we make a difference, our struggles will become less insurmountable.
Even after many years in this role, I take on these responsibilities with renewed enthusiasm as I stand on the sturdy shoulders of our dedicated nurses, your Board, and our staff. I believe that I can further strengthen our relationships with other leaders in government, employer groups and elsewhere to advance your interests.
All representatives on your Board of Directors look forward to working with you as a team, listening to you and keeping you informed about our issues and solutions. As your Board, we know in our hearts that better days are ahead.
Currently, our focus is at the bargaining table as acute care talks continue and you select provincial negotiating teams for the other sectors, community care and long-term care. Please continue to watch for e-memos and updates on the bargaining and voting procedures.
Per usual, I encourage members to communicate with your labour relations representatives, the Board and with me regarding questions, concerns and recommendations. Your input is vital to the success of our efforts.
