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Publish date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Nursing profession, Nursing shortages, Workplace issues/practices
New figures on rates of absenteeism and overtime worked by nurses throughout Canada clearly illustrate the need for all health care systems to place more emphasis on safe staffing levels at hospitals and other care facilities, says Canadian Federation of Nurses UnionsPresident Linda Silas.
The statistics, compiled for CFNU from Canada's Labour Force Survey by Informetrica Ltd., show that in 2012 Registered Nurses and nurse supervisors working in the health care and social assistance sector worked well over 21.5 million hours of overtime.
Publish date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
MNU President, Nursing profession, Sandi Mowat
MNU president Sandi Mowat is currently in Australia, attending the 25th Quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses, where she made several presentations on successful Manitoba campaigns and programs and cost effectiveness and the nursing team.
Publish date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
AGM, MNU Governance, Union news
Today, two resolutions, two constitutional amendments and two by-law amendments are up for debate and voting. As well, Margaret Trudeau speaks to delegates about her life experiences in the public eye, and three recipients are awarded Yellow Ribbons.
Find out more by downloading AGM newsletter #2.
Publish date: Monday, April 29, 2013
AGM, MNU Governance, Union news
The 38th Annual General Meeting of the Manitoba Nurses Union begins on Tuesday, April 30 in Brandon.
The 500 delegates from across MB will convene at the Keystone Centre, located at 1175 8th Street, for two days of discussions.
Publish date: Monday, March 11, 2013
Kim Fraser was working the night shift on the Paediatric ICU at the Children’s Hospital when a code yellow was announced.
A few minutes later, a code red was announced. There was a fire. They needed to evacuate more than 100 patients, of which 92 were from intensive care.
“It was surreal. I’ve been a nurse for over 30 years and I have never experienced a fire,” she said. “We smelt smoke and knew that this was the real thing.”
Publish date: Thursday, March 7, 2013
Bargaining, MNU President, Sandi Mowat, Union news
MNU president Sandi Mowat spoke about the upcoming contract negotiations on CJOB news. "I think it's going to be a tough round of negotiations," Mowat said.
Publish date: Friday, March 1, 2013
Health care, MNU President, Regional Health Authorities, Sandi Mowat
MNU president Sandi Mowat recently toured Riverview Health Centre, a 387-bed facility catering to those with rehabilitation, palliative and long term care needs.
Publish date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
MNU members, Union news
This year, Good Friday falls on March 29, 2013 which is close to the end of the fiscal year. This provides a very short time in which to schedule a lieu day. In light of this, we have received some questions about banking recognized holidays.
Publish date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
CFNU, Health care
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has launched a Voluntary National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Publish date: Monday, January 14, 2013
It's that time again - annual vacation scheduling. Before you meet with your employer there are a few important things that you should know.
During the last round of bargaining, new language was negotiated at Central Table which may affect your vacation time.
