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October message from MNU President Darlene Jackson

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MNU has been on the forefront of letting our members and the public know how much is on the line right now, for us personally at MNU and for Manitobans. As I have said many times, I am NOT going to tell you who to vote for, but what I will…

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Joyce Gleason scholarship deadline reminder

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The deadline for the Joyce Gleason Memorial Scholarships is fast approaching – on Oct. 15 – so if you know a student that qualifies, please tell them about this scholarship. The Manitoba Nurses Union offers four annual scholarships of $1,500…

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CFNU launches study on nurse agencies

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is launching a study to investigate the rising use of agency nurses across Canada and its implications on the health care system. In a press release sent out on Sept. 14, CFNU President Linda…

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Lace Up fundraiser entering final two weeks

Monday, September 18, 2023

There are a couple weeks left to participate and donate towards our virtual Lace Up for Diabetes event! For those who would still like to participate in our event by walking, running, and/or cycling, Team MNU’s goal is 2,000 km, which is the distance

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‘Public Health Care Not Private Profit’ event on Sept. 21

Monday, September 18, 2023

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is hosting a special edition of its ‘Speaking Up: Conversations About a Better Future’ event this Thursday on the topic of health care. Thomas Linner, Provincial Director of the Manitoba…

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Manitoba Election voting information

Monday, September 18, 2023

Advance Voting for the Manitoba provincial election begins this Saturday, Sept. 23, and runs until the following Saturday, Sept. 30. Elections Manitoba has sent out voter information cards in the mail. If you received one, this card lets you…

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Registration open for new MindWell session

Friday, September 8, 2023

MindWell for Healthcare Workers, a free online wellness course designed for healthcare workers by healthcare workers, has a new session coming up. That session starts on Oct. 10, 2023, World Mental Health Day and registration is open now.…

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Catalysts for Care series resumes with ‘Moral distress in nursing practice’

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Catalysts for Care series, presented by the Clinical Chair program at the University of Manitoba’s College of Nursing, resumes next Tuesday. The topic for this virtual presentation is ‘You get used to a certain kind of horrible’ – Moral…

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Winnipeg Nurses’ choir is recruiting

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Do you like to sing? If so, come and join your colleagues in a choir of working and retired nurses in a stress-free and fun environment. The Winnipeg Nurses Choir meets Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Balmoral Hall school. No audition is required.…

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Reminder: Public consultation on Safe Long-Term Care

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The Government of Canada is conducting a public, online consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act, and the deadline to complete the questionnaire or send feedback is Sept. 21, 2023. There are three ways to participate:

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September message from MNU President Darlene Jackson

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

On Monday, I spoke at the Labour Day event held in Winnipeg that began at Memorial Park and included a march to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. In that speech, I stated this: We hire our elected officials – and we have every right to hold them

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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…