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Pressure is on for Pharmacare

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Health care organizations and unions have ramped up their pressure on the federal government to push for a universal Pharmacare program. CFNU has a petition calling on the Trudeau government to “provide equal access to affordable prescription…
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HUB member benefits reminder

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

A reminder that as a member of MNU, you have access to a customized Member Benefits Marketplace! Over the next editions of The Pulse, we will be featuring different benefits that MNU members may be interested in. Within the Marketplace, you…
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CIHI report points to need for safe staffing levels: CFNU

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is pointing to a report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) that demonstrates the need for safe staffing to protect patient safety. Amidst chronic staffing shortages,…
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Second October message from MNU President Darlene Jackson

Monday, October 30, 2023

During the swearing-in ceremony for the new Manitoba government, which took place on Oct. 18, we learned that Union Station MLA Uzoma Asagwara was named Minister of Health and Deputy Premier of Manitoba. At MNU, we are very pleased to see a…
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CCPA fundraising brunch honours Leslie Spillett

Friday, October 27, 2023

This year, the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is proud to be honouring Leslie Spillett during their annual fundraising brunch, which takes place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at the Fairmont Hotel, 2…
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No Space For Hate rally

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

This rally calls on the new Manitoba government to take action against the rise of anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate and extremism in their first 100 days in office. In a social media post from Pride Winnipeg, it says, “Together, we’ll take a stand…
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CCPA events in Winnipeg and Brandon

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The Manitoba branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is holding its latest event in its Speaking Up series on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Featuring Curt Hull, the project director of Climate Change Connection and lead author…
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CFNU President pens piece on private staffing agencies

Monday, October 16, 2023

Concerns around private staffing agencies were raised early last week by Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation on Nurses Unions, in an opinion piece published by National Newswatch. Here is an excerpt: Insufficient staffing, high…
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Manitoba election, meeting with new Federal Health Minister roundup

Monday, October 16, 2023

Our last edition of The Pulse was sent out on Election Day in Manitoba before the final results were announced. We as an organization are grateful to every member who spoke out to make healthcare the number one issue in this election.…
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Updated CRNM Profile and renewal dates

Thursday, October 5, 2023

The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) launched a new registrant database/CRNM Profile (Alinity) on Sept. 28, 2023. All RNs and RN(NP)s are encouraged to check the email address that they have on file with CRNM for instructions…
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CFNU part of new national Pharmacare campaign

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) along with allied health and labour organizations are calling on the federal government to ensure its impending pharmacare legislation works to establish a universal, comprehensive and public…
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October message from MNU President Darlene Jackson

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MNU has been on the forefront of letting our members and the public know how much is on the line right now, for us personally at MNU and for Manitobans. As I have said many times, I am NOT going to tell you who to vote for, but what I will…
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Catalysts for Care series looks at Health Equity in Cancer Care

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The Catalysts for Care series, presented by the Clinical Chair program at the University of Manitoba’s College of Nursing, continues with an event on Oct. 10, 2023. The topic for this virtual presentation is Breaking Down Barriers:…
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Joyce Gleason scholarship deadline reminder

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The deadline for the Joyce Gleason Memorial Scholarships is fast approaching – on Oct. 15 – so if you know a student that qualifies, please tell them about this scholarship. The Manitoba Nurses Union offers four annual scholarships of $1,500…
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CFNU launches study on nurse agencies

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is launching a study to investigate the rising use of agency nurses across Canada and its implications on the health care system. In a press release sent out on Sept. 14, CFNU President Linda…
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