Today, Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses showed what we’re made of. We stood together. We raised our voices. We showed up on the strike line - not just for ourselves, but for the future of our profession. 💪 Well done, LPNs! We didn’t get everything we hoped for, but we proved something powerful: We are strong enough to fight for ourselves. We are brave enough to care for ourselves. And we are united enough to demand better. That said, we are deeply disappointed by the outc

ALBERTA LPNs: FAIR PAY FOR FULL SCOPE! We are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Alberta The Alberta government is offering LPNs a 21% raise over 4 years  - and they’ll say we should be grateful. But here’s the truth: 9.5% is NOT a Raise:  It is a Scope of Practice Adjustment . This compensates LPNs for officially performing a higher level of work (like administering blood products, dispensing drugs, etc.) that they were already doing or trained to do, and which was previous

AHS just sent out another email trying to twist our message — painting LPNs as “demanding” or “unreasonable.” Let’s be clear: this is propaganda. Here’s the truth 👇 We’re not asking for more than we deserve. We’re asking for recognition, fairness, and respect for the work we already do — every shift, every patient, every time we show up holding the system together. We’re the backbone of healthcare — the ones filling the gaps, doing complex care, managing heavy workloads, and

We want to take a moment to recognize every Licensed Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide who showed up, spoke up, and voted YES in the recent AUPE–AHS strike vote. Your participation is more than a ballot! It’s a statement of strength, unity, and professional pride. 💪 By standing together, you’ve sent a clear message that LPNs and HCAs deserve respect, fair compensation, and recognition for the essential care and expertise we bring to Alberta’s healthcare system every day.