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Health workers exhausted, NLHS wants more
Healthcare workers in Newfoundland exhausted, union says more duties without pay will worsen burnout.
In brief
Healthcare workers in Newfoundland exhausted, union says more duties without pay will worsen burnout. Newfoundland healthcare workers are burnt out and leaving the field; expanding duties without compensation risks worsening burnout. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Union meeting
Unions met with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, government, and Deloitte to hear staffing review results.
CUPE concerns
CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President Sherry Hillier says expanded duties without pay worsen burnout and attendance issues.
Health workers burnt out
Healthcare workers in Newfoundland are exhausted, leaving the field, and not a burden on the system.
The takeaway
Newfoundland healthcare workers are burnt out and leaving the field; expanding duties without compensation risks worsening burnout.
