About MNU

About MNU

Protecting nurses and their role in health care

Founded by nurses, the Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) is an active, member-driven organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs and interests of its members. First and foremost, the union enables members to voice their concerns on issues that affect their profession. In this regard, the primary roles of the MNU protect and support nurses through:

  • Labour Relations processes such as Collective Bargaining to establish wages, benefits and working conditions
  • Enforcing collective agreements and ensuring workplace standards are met
  • Organizing member-driven campaigns to improve working conditions and patient care  
  • Advocating for both nurses and their patients
  • Providing educational opportunities and resources for the membership
  • Engaging in public and governmental relations to protect and improve health care for nurses and patients
  • Since its inception, the MNU has fought many battles to earn significant gains for Manitoba nurses. Decades of hard work, perseverance and commitment has strengthened the role of Manitoba nurses within an increasingly complex health care delivery system.

Please explore this section of our site to learn more about our history, current membership and organizational structure.

MNU is affiliated with the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions and the Canadian Labour Congress.

MNU Mission, Values & Vision

MISSION STATEMENT

Through our effective collective bargaining practices, innovative member development programs, and well-rounded advocacy efforts, we instill and uphold the value of our nurses in supporting a healthy Manitoba.

VALUES

We believe in integrity, accountability, democracy, diversity, advocacy, solidarity and social justice.

VISION STATEMENT

A healthy Manitoba where all nurses are valued for their passion, dedication, caring, skill and leadership.

1975: The Year Of The Nurse

1975 marked the rise of the Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) – and the first triumph of its members' collective voice. Joining the growing national chorus demanding better working conditions, more respect, and wages that reflected their professional skills, nurses at Winnipeg hospitals held their first ever strike vote.

The strike was averted when employers agreed to a collective agreement that included a wage increase from 32 to 36.5 per cent. As a result, 1975 became known as the "Year of the Nurse."

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