Currently there are three classes of membership: Regular , Student and Affiliate/Retired Nurse. Although our membership is primarily comprised of nurses, our constitution allows membership for persons with education and/or experience in the health care field. In 1980, Operating Room Technicians were accepted into some Locals.  The inclusion of all categories of nurses (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Graduate) together in common bargaining units, has resulted not only in increased unity and bargaining strength, but also in improvements in communication, working relationships and quality of care.

Organizing with the MNU

If you are a nurse in an non-unionized workplace and are interested in the benefits and process of organizing with the MNU, please contact our Labour Relations Office reponsible for organizing, Tom Henderson, at (204) 942-1320 ext 212 (or toll free at 1-800-665-0043) or by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Membership in the Manitoba Nurses’ Union gives rights and responsibilities to each individual member, and members are encouraged to be active in the organization.