Need remains for remembrance and action to stop violence against women

On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered because of their gender and their course of studies at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. 

United Nurses of Alberta recognizes and mourns the anniversary of this national tragedy.

UNA believes all levels of government must continue to take meaningful steps to prevent violence against women in Canada.

Working on the front lines of health care, Alberta’s nurses see the impact of violence against women, and sometimes experience it in their own workplaces and homes. This solemn occasion reminds us to renew our commitment as union members and citizens to seeking practical ways to end violence against women and girls in Canadian homes, communities and workplaces.

UNA also continues to strive to create safer workplaces for Alberta’s nurses, their patients and patients’ families through the work of Professional Responsibility Concern and Occupational Health & Safety committees.

UNA believes strongly that all of Alberta’s nurses have a right to safe workplaces and a responsibility to ensure rules are enforced to create a safe environment for our patients, residents, clients, and coworkers.

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