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MNU marks International Women’s Day

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the theme for 2022 is #BreakTheBias – a theme which we as nurses in Canada have experienced firsthand. Bias is a preconceived or unreasoned feeling or opinion, and women face it all over the world, in…
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Minister pens column in support of nurses

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

In the midst of this ongoing pandemic, it was so very uplifting to see in the Winnipeg Free Press last week a column written by Michael Wilson, the minister at Charleswood United Church.
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Manitoba Health Coalition calls for Public Inquiry

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The Manitoba Health Coalition (MHC) announced a call for a Public Inquiry into the province’s handling of COVID-19, to be conducted immediately, so that a report can be published in 2022.
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Kim Kotelo Memorial Award for Nurses

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Red River College announced the establishment of the Kim Kotelo Memorial Award for Nurses, which is valued at $1,000 and will be presented annually to a student completing their third year of the Bachelor of Nursing program. Kim was a…
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PC Party leadership candidate Heather Stefanson pledges to address critical nursing shortage in Manitoba

Thursday, September 23, 2021

One of the two candidates vying for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party has pledged to repair the broken relationship with nurses across our province, the Manitoba Nurses Union announced today.
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Urgent Bargaining Update

Saturday, June 26, 2021

It is with grateful hearts that we announce we have reached an agreement!
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MNU mourns loss of nurse due to the pandemic

Thursday, May 13, 2021

The Manitoba Nurses Union would like to express deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of nurse Kim Kotelo, who passed away due to COVID-19 in April at the young age of 26.
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Winnipeg ICE recognizes Manitoba nurses during Nursing Week

Monday, May 10, 2021

The Winnipeg ICE hockey team is giving back to the community and nurses are the recipients of their generosity during National Nursing Week, May 10 to 16!
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MNU VP candidates’ information now available in Member Portal

Thursday, April 15, 2021

On April 27, 2021, MNU voting delegates attending this year’s Annual General Meeting – our first virtual AGM – will elect the next Vice President of the Manitoba Nurses Union.
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One year later, nurses exhausted... and angry

Monday, March 8, 2021

An Op-Ed By Linda Silas and Darlene Jackson
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MNU welcomes new members at Salem Home

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The Manitoba Nurses Union is proud to welcome 43 new members at Salem Home in Winkler.
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MNU welcomes new Board of Directors

Monday, March 1, 2021

MNU welcomes new Board of Directors for Grace/Victoria, Health Sciences Centre and Winnipeg Community & Health Care Region.
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Statement from MNU re: MOA

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

MNU has, from the very beginning of the pandemic, called for a COVID premium for all nurses. We recognize the impact this virus has had on every part of our health care system.
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FAQ: Enhanced Personal Protective Equipment

Thursday, January 7, 2021

This FAQ addresses questions regarding the recent Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with respect to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other health and safety measures.
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