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:
Please explore this section of our site to learn more about our history, membership and organizational structure.
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.
We believe in integrity, accountability, democracy, diversity, advocacy, solidarity and social justice.
A healthy Manitoba where all nurses are valued for their passion, dedication, caring, skill and leadership.
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."