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Spring School in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress are hosting the 55th annual Spring School in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. The deadline to register is March 19,2012. This event qualifies for Keith Lambert  funding.

Prairie Labour School 
The second biennial Prairie Labour School 2012 will be held on June 3-5, 2012 in Canmore, AB. Registration deadline is April 2, 2012.

The MNU board of directors is sponsoring 10 members to attend the Canadian Federation of Nurses (CFNU) Prairie Labour School.

To apply for the opportunity to attend Labour School, through the MNU funded spots, fill out the Prairie Labour School contest application and return by April 2, 2012.

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures
A one day workshop, with Professional Registered Parliamentarian Vera Chernicki,for Local/Worksite/Regional Leaders wanting to refresh their skills on how to run a meeting, according to the rules of the MNU handbook.

The workshop is free(but non-funded) for leaders to attend and runs from 9:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please bring your Collective Agreements.
Lunch will be served.

The schedule is as follows:  

February 06, 2012 Winnipeg - Union Centre – second floor 2C
February 08, 2012 Central - Carman United Church
February 14, 2012 Assiniboine/Brandon - Trails West Inn Brandon
February 15, 2012 Parkland - St. Viators
February 22, 2012 Winnipeg - Union Centre – Second Floor 2c


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Retirement in a Nutshell
This popular 2.5-hour workshop focuses on the key issues of retirement and the benefits available to members who are retiring. It covers subjects such as:
  • Preparation for pension and retirement
  • Pension provisions under HEPP
  • Financial planning basics
  • CPP, OAS and more

Benefit Basics
This 1.75-hour workshop educates nurses about various aspects of their benefit plan, including tips on how to use it effectively and how to get their questions answered. It covers subjects such as:

  • The pension plan
  • Disability and rehab
  • Dental, group health, group life, EAP and LEAP
  • CPP and OAS

Financial Care Plan Strategies
This workshop is helpful to nurses new to their career by focusing on key issues of financial care. It covers subjects including:

  • Financial fitness
  • Saving vs. spending
  • Simple tax strategies
  • Building wealth
  • Insurance
  • Getting help
  • Financial care plans for nurses



 

 
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