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MNU Donates $21K to Rossbrook House

Monday, September 16, 2024

The Manitoba Nurses Union AGM is a crucial time for union business, but it’s also an opportunity to give back to our community in a big way. Each year, the AGM banquet is organized by one of our worksites, which also selects a not-for-profit…
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FAQ: Personal Wellness Days

Monday, September 16, 2024

Since posting about the new personal wellness days in the latest collective agreement on social media, your questions and comments have been rolling in. We know there’s a lot to unpack, so we’ve pulled together this FAQ to give you the details.
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Solidarity School: How to Submit Constitutional Amendments & Resolutions

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Changes to the constitution, and therefore, to how MNU as an organization is run are dealt with yearly at our AGM. If members would like to see changes within MNU or our processes, they must submit either a constitutional amendment or a…
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Worksite Spotlight: Sarah King, Worksite 2

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Sarah King, an LPN at Misericordia Health Centre and President of Worksite 2, brought her energy and dedication front and center at MNU’s 2024 AGM. With her worksite taking charge of the AGM banquet, Sarah had one goal: give nurses a night to…
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Updates to The Pulse Newsletter

Monday, August 19, 2024

We’ve given our bi-weekly newsletter a makeover to make it more informative, more engaging, and more for you! Going forward, you can expect to see consistent sections that will keep you updated on all things MNU and aim to educate, inform,…
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MNU's Social Media Community Guidelines

Monday, August 19, 2024

At Manitoba Nurses Union, we're all about building a strong, supportive community. When you engage with us on social media, you're part of that community.
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Government Grants and Incentives for Nurses

Friday, July 26, 2024

Health Careers Manitoba offers a number of grants and incentives to support the recruitment and retention of nurses in Manitoba through the Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund (NRRF). 
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June Happenings: Solidarity School's Executive Education Day and our newest billboard campaign

Monday, June 24, 2024

Last week, MNU’s Solidarity School held a successful Executive Education Day for Local/Worksite Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers at the Union Centre! It was a great opportunity for MNU members in these roles to learn…
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Mercy Ships Canada looking for volunteers

Monday, June 24, 2024

MNU’s Provincial Office in Winnipeg recently received a visit from representatives of Mercy Ships Canada, which provides free surgeries and healthcare to children and adults around the world. Mercy Ships operates the two largest civilian…
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Reminder: Keith Lambert Memorial Labour Fund

Monday, June 24, 2024

The Keith Lambert Memorial Labour Fund, which is available to MNU members who would like to further their knowledge in the area of labour studies, recently came up at the Executive Education Day, which prompted us to include this reminder.
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Double the impact for Diabetes Canada

Monday, June 10, 2024

Nothing spells summer fun – and freedom – for kids living with type 1 diabetes more than a fun-filled week at Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps. D-Camps are the only nationally coordinated, medically supervised, 24/7 diabetes care camp program. It’s a life-
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Rosie the Riveter hoodies latest additions to MNU Store

Monday, June 10, 2024

Attention Rosie the Riveter fans! We've got Women's Rosie Sisterhood zip-up and pullover hoodies for sale. An MNU 2024 AGM exclusive, this limited run of Rosie Sisterhood hoodies is the perfect way to express your solidarity with pride.…
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United Way honours MNU President

Monday, June 10, 2024

Last month, United Way Winnipeg bestowed its Labour Community Excellence Award to MNU President Darlene Jackson during a ceremony held at the Union Centre. This award is given to someone from Labour who has gone above and beyond in their…
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Next Pride event in Brandon after success in Winnipeg, Dauphin

Monday, June 10, 2024

MNU members showed their pride last Sunday, June 2, at the Pride Winnipeg Parade during a lovely, warm afternoon that was thankfully not affected by the thunderstorm that came later in the day. Dauphin’s Walk with Pride event took place on…
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June 2024 message from MNU President Darlene Jackson

Monday, June 10, 2024

The past couple weeks have been a busy time for MNU, with us welcoming nurses from Alberta and Saskatchewan, the Pride parades in Winnipeg and Dauphin, and proceeding with next steps in regards to the outcome of the various regional votes on…
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