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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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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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Solidarity School Announces the MNU Fall Education Conference

Thursday, June 29, 2023

MNU is thrilled to announce our return to in-person education. This fall, Solidarity School will host a 2-day Fall Education Conference in Winnipeg.Solidarity School's two-day event will include one full-day workshop for all attendees to take part in
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Change Starts With Us conference report

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

MNU figured prominently at the Manitoba Federation of Labour’s Change Starts With Us political action conference on June 15 and 16 at Winnipeg’s RBC Convention Centre. This conference brought together activists from dozens of unions to learn…
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Save Public Health Care Rally taking place July 11

Monday, June 26, 2023

This summer, Winnipeg will host the 2023 Council of the Federation's meeting of Canada’s Premiers, July 10-12. CFNU's National Executive Board has arranged a breakfast meeting on July 11 and a rally in support of our public health care system…
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Over 1,000 nurses from across Canada come together in PEI for week-long convention

Friday, June 2, 2023

Gathering in person for the first time in four years, more than 1,000 nurses are descending upon Prince Edward Island’s capital June 5-9 for the biennial convention of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). “After years of working…
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Winnipeg Nurses Choir holding Spring Concert

Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Winnipeg Nurses Choir is holding its Spring Concert on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St. The event is Silver Collection, so they are asking attendees to bring a tin for the bin for Harvest…
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Period Power 2023 campaign up and running

Thursday, May 18, 2023

World Menstrual Hygiene Day takes place on May 28, and in honour of that day, the Winnipeg Labour Council and United Way Winnipeg Labour Program launched their Period Power menstrual product drive for the month of May! For those experiencing…
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MNU taking part in 2023 Pride Winnipeg Parade

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Pride Winnipeg will be celebrated this year during the week of May 26 to June 4, and MNU will once again be walking in the parade on Sunday, June 4. We’d love to make a strong showing, so we’re inviting members and your families and friends…
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MNU AGM registration now open

Thursday, February 23, 2023

For those attending the MNU AGM this coming April 25 & 26 in Brandon, a quick reminder that registration is now open. Presidents are required to register all voting delegates and observers after respective Local/Worksite AGMs, which must be…
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MNU Launches New 2023 Campaign

Monday, February 6, 2023

Today, MNU launches a new campaign that is dedicated to bringing public awareness to an extremely fractured healthcare system. Today, we unveil the outRAGEous campaign. 
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Solidarity School Presents Virtual Keynote "The Magic Pill is Within"

Thursday, December 15, 2022

MNU's Solidarity School is excited to present a 45-minute virtual keynote titled 'The Magic Pill is Within' from Linda Crawford on December 22, 2022.    Linda Crawford has always been very passionate about people, and well-being and for the…
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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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2022 Fall Education Conference Recap

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

On October 6, MNU hosted its first Education Conference since before the pandemic. The event was held virtually and saw more than 200 members attend. The full-day event was comprised of a panel discussion, a keynote speaker, and three…
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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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