#primary-care

#primary-care

Forty-four nurses and health-care professionals including social workers, dietitians, and pharmacists from the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT) have been on strike since Oct. 20. Rita Ha, a pharmacist and the group's bargaining unit president, told CBC Toronto the workers want to see the government funds redirected to staff along with a fair collective agreement. We've been doing negotiations since April 2024, she said. Every single time we come to the table, they're saying, There's no money, there's no money, there's no money.'

They will break from the status quo. They will add to the care we already value. Staffed by GPs and nurses. And you won't need to call up for an appointment. That means more people can go after work - when it fits with their lives.

"It's time to get rid of the archaic administrative requirements, and it's time to strengthen health care for everyone in Massachusetts," said Thea Nolan.