Fifty public health nurses who provide care to 200,000 residents in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties are fighting for a fair contract, which includes wage increases to keep up with the cost of living. Since December 2022, these nurses have been without a contract, and the Public Health Board in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties has refused to come to the table with a fair offer. The employer has left nurses no choice but to take job action. This results in disruption of public health services including immunization clinics, sexual health clinics, breastfeeding consultations and mental health supports.

Better wages for public health nurses at Hastings & Prince Edward Public Health will mean better care for our community.

Our bargaining priorities:

Call the Hastings & Prince Edward Board of Health

Tell the Hastings & Prince Edward Board of Health and elected officials that you call on them to reach a fair agreement with better wages for public health nurses today.

We’ve prepared a script with key talking points to help with your message.

Send your message to the Hastings & Prince Edward Board of Health and elected officials

Demand they reach a fair, negotiated agreement with public health nurses today.

Donate to support striking public health nurses

We welcome any donations to support nurses who have been forced out on strike. For those who are able and interested in contributing money or gift cards, please contact us at financehpephstrike@gmail.com.

Support Public Health Nurses on the Picket Lines!

Picket dates/times may be subject to change. Please check here for the latest schedule. If you have any questions, please email mollyk@ona.org.

Thursday Phone Zaps – September 21 and September 28

Our striking Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health Nurses have been on the picket lines for more than five weeks now, and they continue to be strong and in solidarity! They are not backing down from getting a fair deal!

We need your help to continue putting pressure on the Board of Health. Join us for our Thursday Phone Zaps in support of our members. Sign up and tell the Board nurses deserve a fair deal! Register at the links below:

Thursday, September 21, 12-12:45 p.m.

Thursday, September 28, 12-12:45 p.m.
Register here: https://ona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcudeygrDopGNJ0ZikeRfOgpWcLZbWSO9Mb

All Out for Public Health Nurses Community Picket Action – Friday, August 25

A big thank you to all those who donated non-perishable food items to our All Out for Public Health Nurses Community Picket Action on August 25!

We collected 175 kg of food for the Gleaners Food Bank.

Although our members are not working, they want to continue to give back to those in need in our community.

Media Release: ONA Calls for the Resignations of Chair and Vice-Chair of Hastings and Prince Edward Board of Health for the Health of the Community (September 27, 2023)

Media Statement: Striking Public Health Nurses, CUPE Members Hold an All-Out Rally Calling on Board of Health for Fair Contracts (September 6, 2023)

Media Statement: Public Health Unit’s Offer to Nurses Neither Fair nor Reasonable, says Ontario Nurses’ Association (August 29, 2023)

Media Statement: Striking Public Health Nurses, Constituents Denied Their Right to Speak to Council in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, City of Belleville (August 25, 2023)

Media Release: Hastings & Prince Edward County Public Health Nurses Strike (August 21, 2023)

Media Statement: Hastings & Prince Edward County Public Health Nurses Overwhelmingly Reject Employer’s Final Offer (August 18, 2023)

Media Release: Hastings & Prince Edward Health Unit Nurses to Vote on Employer’s Final Offer (August 17, 2023)

Media Statement: “Hope is not bargaining, say Hastings & Prince Edward Public Health nurses” (August 10, 2023)

Media Release: “Nurses at Hastings Prince Edward County Public Health Headed to Conciliation” (June 13, 2023)

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