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Further expansion of Central Table Incentives announced

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Since the Manitoba government held a press conference on November 10, 2022, to announce additional incentives for MNU members in Central Table, we received a large volume of questions and feedback. Please know that our Labour Relations team…
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MNU store now open for business

Monday, December 12, 2022

We are delighted to announce that the new MNU Store is up and running! The MNU store features a wide range of products, including recently added merch such as the Liquid Courage Tumblers, Nurses Rock T-Shirts, MNU Cardigans, MNU Classic…
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MFL Health and Safety Conference early bird deadline

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The Manitoba Federation of Labour’s Health and Safety Conference is taking place February 2 & 3, 2023, and the early bird deadline to register is fast approaching! This edition of the conference takes place at Canad Inns Polo Park and will…
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National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

Monday, November 28, 2022

This year marks the return of the Memorial Lunch held in-person to mark the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. Organized by the MFL Women’s Committee, this sold-out lunch event explores the theme A Labour of Love:…
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Share your concerns with government on the incentives

Friday, November 25, 2022

Since the government’s announcement earlier this month, we have heard from many MNU members that the current incentives do not address certain significant areas of nursing and nursing needs. We know that we have well over 2,000 vacant nursing…
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CSSB videos, seminars available for grandfathered MNU members

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

MNU members who were grandfathered into the Civil Service Superannuation Board of Manitoba (CSSB) and remain in this pension plan can view pre-recorded videos or sign up for in-person seminars. The CSSB has two pre-recorded information…
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Incentives MOA Q&A

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

At MNU, we understand that the recent Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the new incentives for nurses holding positions with Central Table Employers may leave our members with questions. The Manitoba government held a press conference on…
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MNU statement on the Manitoba Government’s Throne Speech

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Today, the Manitoba government of Premier Heather Stefanson delivered its second Throne Speech. As a province, our priority should be on delivering comprehensive patient care to all Manitobans. This is something we have not been able to do…
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Retro payment info for MNU members at River East PCH

Monday, November 7, 2022

MNU is pleased to announce the recent and successful conclusion of collective bargaining with River East Personal Care Home. Congratulations to our members in Local 110! Now that the ratification of this new Collective Agreement has been…
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Regional Constitution vote info for Shared Health, WRHA sent out to members

Monday, November 7, 2022

MNU sent out notices via email last week with information on votes that will be held regarding the new Regional Local structures for Shared Health and WRHA. These notices were sent to all MNU members who have Shared Health as their Employer,…
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Retro payment info for MNU members at Extendicare

Friday, November 4, 2022

MNU is pleased to announce the recent and successful conclusion of collective bargaining with Extendicare. Congratulations to our members in Locals 8, 74, 78 and 92! Now that the ratification of this new Collective Agreement has been…
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MNU welcomes news of BCNU joining CFNU

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Manitoba Nurses Union is pleased with the announcement shared yesterday that the British Columbia Nurses’ Union (BCNU) has officially joined the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), which is our nation’s largest frontline nurses’…
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MNU awaiting details on "comprehensive plan" for nurses

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Last week, Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon said during a press conference that a “comprehensive plan” to address the nurse staffing shortage will be coming in the next week. We are eagerly awaiting the details of this “comprehensive…
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Online WSRs coming to Northern Health Central Table sites Nov. 7, 2022

Monday, October 31, 2022

MNU is proud to announce that we have secured RHA agreement to launch the Online WSR to Northern Health Central Table sites as of November 7, 2022. Members working at these sites will receive an email later this week with Online WSR resources…
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Fall Education Conference videos available for viewing

Monday, October 31, 2022

The results from our post-Fall Education Conference survey were very encouraging and we thank all those who took the time to answer the survey! The results showed that 96% of polled attendees found the content presented at the Conference…
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