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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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Supreme Court delivers disappointing end to wage freeze legal battle

Friday, October 28, 2022

At MNU, we are deeply disappointed with the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to not hear our appeal on the public-sector wage freeze legislation known as Bill 28: The Public Services Sustainability Act. Since the Supreme Court…
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WFP pays tribute to Vera Chernecki

Monday, October 24, 2022

The Winnipeg Free Press shared a lovely, in-depth tribute to the life of Vera Chernecki, former MNU President, in their Passages section on October 22, 2022. Here is an excerpt: An admired and inspiring leader with a 36-year career in health…
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CFNU, MNU President meets with PM, Federal Health Minister in Ottawa

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The National Executive Board of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) held in-person meetings in Ottawa from Oct. 3 to 5 that included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Seniors Kamal Khera,…
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MNU launches new website

Monday, October 17, 2022

MNU is thrilled to announce that our new website is ready for the use of our members and the public! Our goal with the new site was simple – to create a modern, responsive, easy-to-use resource for our members.
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Retro payment info for MNU members at Tudor House

Thursday, September 29, 2022

MNU is pleased to announce the recent and successful conclusion of collective bargaining at Tudor House Personal Care Home.
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One Year Later: Reflections on CFNU's National Day of Action

Friday, September 23, 2022

Just over a year has gone by since MNU participated in the CFNU’s National Day of Action by hosting a press conference on the front steps of the Manitoba Legislature.
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Details on Fall Education Conference

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

MNU’s 2022 Fall Education Conference will be held virtually via Zoom on October 6, with opening remarks beginning at 0900 hrs.
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Message from MNU President Darlene Jackson

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Yesterday we were finally able to gather together for Labour Day, which before the COVID-19 pandemic was an annual event but had to put on hold for the past two years. There was the formal ceremony at Memorial Park and then we marched along…
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MNU AGM donation to Main Street Project

Monday, September 5, 2022

Last week, MNU President Darlene Jackson stopped by the offices of Main Street Project, our chosen charity for the 2022 AGM back in April, to deliver a cheque for $15,742. Main Street Project is a local organization dedicated to helping…
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Feds announce new chief nursing officer

Friday, August 26, 2022

Canada’s national Health Minister Jean-Ives Duclos announced on August 23 that Leigh Chapman has been appointed as the new chief nursing officer (CNO). The CNO position, which was eliminated by the previous Harper government in 2012, was…
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