“The Spotlight” by Local 196
As community nurses we are seldom stationary. We spend numerous hours on the road listening to music, audiobooks, and podcasts. Our local Advocacy and Engagement committee created this podcast to bring important (and hopefully entertaining) information to our members.
Podcasting since 2023 • 15 episodes
“The Spotlight” by Local 196
Latest Episodes
Fast Lanes and Long Waits: Bill 11 and Two-Tier Health Care in Alberta
This episode focuses on Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, and the growing debate around two-tier health care in Alberta. Critics warn that the legislation could open the door to expanded private payment for medical servi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:09
Privatization of Healthcare and Education
This episode features a live recording from the February 19, 2026, Local Education Event, “Privatization in Healthcare and Education,” held at the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) Building in Edmonton. Organized by the Local 196 Educ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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46:09
Politics, Compassion, and the Cost of Alberta’s Drug Crisis
In this episode, Gerri Logan—member of United Nurses of Alberta Local 196’s Advocacy & Engagement Committee—sits down with Janet Eremenko, Alberta’s NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addiction, to unpack the politics and huma...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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37:26
“Health and Safety in Canadian Workplaces” with guest Dr. Bob Barnetson
In this episode, Geri Ruston sits down with Dr. Bob Barnetson to examine the state of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in Canadian workplaces, with a focus on Alberta and the realities faced by nurses.The conversation covers:
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:26
Nurses' Week Special Episode - The Fiery Mary "Mother" Jones
Rachel, Gerri, and Geri take listeners on an unforgettable journey through the life and legacy of Mary “Mother” Jones — the labour organizer once dubbed “the most dangerous woman in America.” From famine-stricken Ireland to the sweatshops and c...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:18