News & Events

Meet Your LRO: Julie Lackner

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Julie Lackner, one of MNU’s dedicated Labour Relations Officers (LROs) and the go-to person for Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) issues. For the past 4.5 years, Julie has been a fierce advocate for…

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MNU Member Assists During In-Flight Medical Emergency

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

During a recent WestJet flight from Winnipeg to Vancouver, Winnipeg Nurse Practitioner Hardeep Dhillon stepped in to assist a passenger experiencing a medical emergency. Mid-flight, a call for medical professionals was made over the intercom…

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Solidarity School: Scholarships for Manitoba’s Nurses

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Whether you’re advancing your skills or just starting out, MNU’s scholarships are here to help you invest in your education. Here's what you need to know!

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Behind the Scenes at the MNU Store

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Hi! I’m Madie, MNU’s Communications & Education Assistant, and I’m the one behind the online MNU Store. From processing your order to shipping it out, I handle your MNU Store order from start to finish—Let me share a little about how it all works.

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Online WSRs Available Now for Prairie Mountain Health Nurses

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Starting today, nurses in Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) can submit Workload Staffing Reports (WSR) online. WSRs are an important tool for you to record the challenges you face on the job. Submitting a WSR isn’t just your right, it’s…

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Meet your LRO: Christine St. George

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Christine St. George, one of MNU’s dedicated Labour Relations Officers (LRO) who’s spent 20 years as an MNU member and the last 13 months in her current role. Christine proudly serves various worksites…

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Volunteering with Mercy Ships: Stacey Brown’s Story

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

I’ve always known nursing was my calling and that I wanted to work as a nurse in another country at some point in my career. However, I never imagined it would take me across the world, working alongside an international team on the world’s…

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Solidarity School: Get the Most Out of MNU’s Resources

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

At MNU, we offer a wide range of resources to support our members, from expert advice to key events that build knowledge and connection. Here’s a breakdown of what’s available and who to reach out to for different concerns.

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Submitting Workload Staffing Reports (WSRs): Why It Matters

Monday, September 16, 2024

As MNU members, you work tirelessly every day to care for Manitobans. We get it — you’re exhausted — and the thought of filling out more paperwork can feel overwhelming. But submitting Workload Staffing Reports (WSRs) is more than just…

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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.