“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 • 13 episodes
“The Spotlight” by Local 196
Latest Episodes
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
Organizing for Change: Cori Longo on Activism and the Alberta Federation of Labour
In this episode of The Spotlight, we’re joined by Cori Longo, Secretary-Treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL), for an engaging and inspiring conversation about the power of activism and the importance of lab...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:55
Presumptive Legislation Round table - The Fight for Presumptive Legislation with Guests Katrina Stephenson and Heather Murray
In this episode, hosts Rachel Steel and Gerri Logan explore the urgent need for presumptive legislation to protect nurses from psychological injuries such as PTSD and burnout. They are joined by Heather Murray and Katrina Stephenson, two passio...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:15