The union representing licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in New Brunswick says the province is on the verge of a retention and recruitment crisis. CUPE held a virtual news conference Monday calling on the Higgs government to take several steps to address the situation. “The Higgs government has not recognized the value of their work, their scope of practice, or the valuable service they provide to New Brunswickers,” said Norma Robinson, president of CUPE Local 1252, which represents more than 2,000 LPNs. Robinson said CUPE negotiated a commitment with the government in 2017 to review the LPN classification due to the evolution of their work and to address the monetary value of their changes.”