“The Spotlight” by Local 196
“The Spotlight” by Local 196
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As community nurses we are seldom stationary. We spend numerous hours on the road listening to music, audiobooks, and podcasts. Our local Advocacy and Engagement committee created this podcast to bring important (and hopefully entertaining) information to our members.
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The podcast focuses on key issues in the healthcare sector, including labor rights, healthcare privatization, cultural inclusivity, and the history of the nursing labor movement. Episode examples range from insightful interviews with healthcare advocates and union leaders to discussions on pressing legislative challenges like Alberta's Bill 5 and its implications for public sector bargaining.
As community nurses we are seldom stationary. We spend numerous hours on the road listening to music, audiobooks, and podcasts. Our local Advocacy and Engagement committee created this podcast to bring important (and hopefully entertaining) information to our members.
This episode focuses on Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, and the growing debate around two-tier health care in Alberta. Critics warn that the legislation could open the door to expanded private payment for medical services, potentially allowing those who can afford it to access faster care while others face longer waits in the public system.
To help unpack what this could mean for patients, nurses, and communities, we’re joined by Chris Gallaway, Executive Director of Friends of Medicare, a national advocacy organization working to protect and strengthen Canada’s public health care system.
We’ll talk about what Bill 11 changes, why advocates across the country are raising concerns, and why Albertans are mobilizing for a Day of Action on March 16 in Edmonton to defend public health care.
Guest: Chris Gallaway
Chris Gallaway
Chris Gallaway is the Executive Director of Friends of Medicare, a national advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening Canada’s public health care system. Based in Edmonton, Gallaway has become a leading voice in Alberta on health care privatization, access to care, and the preservation of universal, publicly funded health services.
Guest Host: Anahi Johnson
Anahi Johnson
Anahi Johnson is a Registered Nurse and a dedicated union leader with the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA). As president of Local 32 (Glenrose Hospital), Anahi advocates for safe working conditions, strong public health care, and fair treatment for frontline health workers. Johnson has been actively involved in union work for many years, supporting colleagues through workplace advocacy, education, and collective action.
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