Union: “Health care workers are exhausted, and NLHS still wants more.”

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Union: "Health care workers are exhausted, and NLHS still wants more."Author of the article:St. John’s, NL — Today, unions gathered with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, government representatives, and representatives from Deloitte, to hear the results of the Core Staffing Review carried out over the last year.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“While some of the recommendations like creating a mentorship program and improved onboarding would benefit health care as a whole, we are deeply concerned by the suggestions to expand duties without appropriate compensation or acknowledgment of how burnout causes attendance issues,” said CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President Sherry Hillier.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The report has not been fully released, but an overview of recommendations was provided this morning. CUPE is waiting for the full report for a more fulsome comment, but sections on expanded duties are specifically concerning as they are targeted at workers who are already stretched thin.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“For years, health care workers have been sounding the alarm. They are burnt out, exhausted, and leaving the field. More duties, isn’t going to solve the issues in health care,” explained Hillier, “because health care workers are not a burden on the system; they are the thing keeping it running,” finished Hillier.View source version on businesswire.com: For more information, please contact: CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador PresidentThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.