News & Events

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Nursing necklace raises more funds for charity

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Last spring, we introduced our Hilary Druxman and Manitoba Nurses Union's jewelry collaboration: The Art of Nursing. Each purchase of this necklace supports an organization in need: one that helps all Manitobans and is linked to MNU's annual…
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THANK YOU to MNU members who are Lacing Up

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

We are grateful to the MNU members who have already signed up to participate in our virtual Lace Up for Diabetes event for the month of September! There’s still loads of time for you to join and/or donate, please click this link for the Team…
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Portion of shirt sales to benefit Orange Shirt Society

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Today, MNU announces the availability of our version of Orange Shirts. This idea came from one of our Labour Relations Officers, who suggested that we do more than talk about supporting this initiative. If you love a nurse, you know how big…
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Several important events coming up, including Labour Day

Monday, August 21, 2023

There are several rallies in the next 10 days that we encourage MNU members to attend if you are off-shift or on vacation. The Manitoba Child Care Association is holding a rally to make childcare a priority during this fall’s provincial…
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Public consultation on Safe Long-Term Care

Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Government of Canada is conducting a public, online consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act. There are three ways to participate: by completing the online questionnaire at this link; by sending an email to
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New tumbler available at our MNU Store

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

In true MNU style, we always look at being the best we can be. While we have a ton of people who absolutely love our Liquid CouRAGE tumblers, we have also been asked to create something that's a little more high-end and keeps ice frozen…
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Reminder: CFNU letter-writing campaign

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Last month, we sent out an email asking members to take part in the next phase of the CFNU’s ‘Complete the Recovery’ campaign by writing the provincial health minister to express support for nurses and health care workers and the necessary…
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August message from MNU President Darlene Jackson

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

For the month of September, the Manitoba Nurses Union will be proudly hosting a virtual Lace Up fundraising event in support of Diabetes Canada and their goal of a cure for diabetes! Nurses know diabetes affects patients in all parts of our…
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Remembering Sue Johanson

Thursday, July 27, 2023

She became well-known across North America and beyond for her straightforward sex advice, but did you know that she received her nurse training right here in Winnipeg? Famed Canadian nurse and sex educator Sue Johanson, who passed away on…
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New video on Preparing for Retirement

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

MNU’s Solidarity School now has a new educational video on Preparing for Retirement available for members. Nurses nearing retirement usually have a number of questions, such as “will I have enough?”, “what do I need to do?”, “when should I…
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Manitoba Harm Reduction Network donation

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Last week, MNU President Darlene Jackson presented donation cheques to Jonny Mexico of the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network (pictured above), the result of the successful fundraising done at the MNU AGM back in April in Brandon. Thanks to the…
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Reminder: 2023 Fall Education Conference registration closes July 31

Monday, July 24, 2023

A final reminder that the registration deadline for the 2023 MNU Fall Education Conference is July 31. This conference takes place at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, on September 26 and 27. The two-day event starts with a full-day team…
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New CFNU campaign features MNU member

Monday, July 24, 2023

The Save Public Health Care Rally on July 11 proved to be a hugely successful event, one that was thoroughly covered by local and national media. Thanks to all those MNU members who were able to come out and attend the event, including from…
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Rally for Public Education in August

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Next month, the Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) will be holding a rally to raise awareness about the impact of seven years of government underfunding on public education, and to encourage voters to elect a government that supports a strong…
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Canada’s nurses raise $51,000 to support health care workers in Ukraine

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Nurses and their unions from across the country raised $51,000 to directly support Ukrainian health care workers, in a strong act of solidarity at the Canadian Federation of Nurses Union’s Biennium in Charlottetown, which took place in June.…
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