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...
Read moreMNU president Sandi Mowat is currently in Australia, attending the 25th Quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses, where she...
Read moreToday, 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...
Read moreThe 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,...
Read moreKim 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....
Read moreMNU 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.
MNU president Sandi Mowat recently toured Riverview Health Centre, a 387-bed facility catering to those with rehabilitation, palliative and long term care needs.
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...
Read moreThe Mental Health Commission of Canada has launched a Voluntary National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
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...
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