Newsletter Archive
Issue 1 2012 - Issue 1
In this issue
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The State of the Canadian Nursing Workforce - Manitoba nurses by the numbers
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Improving WSR process for successful outcomes - Timeliness is key when submitting forms
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Injured on a Break - WCB win for home care nurse
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Health Accord 101 - What it is and why you should care
Issue 6 2011 - Issue 6
In this issue
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Cover Feature: MNU wins at WCB - Successful outcomes for Hep C needle stick injury and MRSA claims
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CFNU President responds - Editorial blames a portion of escalating health care costs on nurses’ salaries
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On-Site: Facility Tours - Sandi Mowat begins a second tour of Manitoba locals and worksites
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Challenges in long term care - LTC nurses are finding it increasingly difficult to deliver quality care to clients
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Commitment to caring
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Nothing short of amazing - Random act of kindness acknowledged
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A special thank you - Local president recognized for commitment
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Stop the fear - Addressing the fear of losing license
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LRO Reports
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Pension and Benefits Review - Changes to group life plan
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Mobility vs portability - Comparison chart for benefits and seniority
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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NSNU takes uniformed approach - Nurses to wear black and white
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MNU News Briefs
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A dream realized
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Inaccurate news report
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Labour School Scholarship winners
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Prank call alert
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MNU president attends UNA AGM
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Promise to protect pensions
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A time to give - United Way campaign drive underway
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Look for the signs - Anti-violence signs posted across Manitoba
Issue 5 2011 - Election - Issue 5 - Election
In this issue
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President’s Perspective
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A national Pharmacare strategy
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Health Accord nears expiration
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Campaign Q & A
Issue 4 2011 - Issue 4
In this issue
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Cover Feature: The State of Nursing in Manitoba MNU polls membership on health care issues
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Let’s talk about sex! - The Healthy Sexuality and Harm Reduction team says communication is key to prevent and control sexually transmitted infection
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Canadian Nurses Foundation - Campaign: Nursing 4.0 – $4 million over 4 years for future generations of nurses
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LRO Reports
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Know your Collective Agreement - Understanding how to increase your EFT
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Pension and Benefits Review - Retirement security tops most priority lists
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Employment Interviews - Importance of preparation and forethought
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MNU News Briefs
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Revera contracts ratified
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Extendicare nurses ratify
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Hamiota nurses get alarms
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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Violence Prevention - Amendments to the Workplace Safety and Health Regulations
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In St. B’s Caring Hands - A patient’s heartfelt thanks, related through a thoughtful account of her stay at St. Boniface
Issue 3 2011 - Issue 3
In this issue
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2011 AGM Review - Speakers, Elections, Awards, Resolutions & Constitutional Amendments, Team Building, Drumming, Education and Pirates
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The Economic Case for - Universal Pharmacare Costs and benefits of publicly funded drug coverage for all Canadians
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Cover Feature: CFNU Recap - Winnipeg hosts the biennium conference as CFNU celebrates its 30th year anniversary
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MNU News Briefs
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MNU Welcomes Norway House nurses
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Manitoba to expand the role of NPs
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Nelson House reaches agreement
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President’s Tour: Completed - MNU President Sandi Mowat completed her tour of all worksites and locals in Manitoba
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Hazardous Drugs - What you need to know to protect yourself
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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LRO Reports - Pension and Benefits Review Tips for successfully applying for D&R benefits
Issue 2 2011 - Issue 2
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Cover Feature: Flood Watch - Hospitals and nurses prepare for the coming flood
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Commitment to Caring - Four nurses travel to Vietnam on a medical mission
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Sleep Health for Nurses - Fight fatigue at work and sleep better
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President’s Tour - Sandi Mowat continues her tour of locals/worksites
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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MNU News Briefs
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Knowledge Transfer Conference
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Agreement reached at KPCC
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Hamiota Nurse Assaulted
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Progress at Nelson House
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LRO Reports
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Income protection during surgery - Interpreting new Collective Agreement language
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Know Your Collective Agreement - Maternity leave top-up – What
Issue 1 2011 - Issue 1
In this issue
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Cover Feature: Nurse Practitioners (NP) – Our newest designation - Exploring the role of NPs in the health system and their fight for legitimacy
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Commitment to Caring - Two nurses travel to Haiti to deal with the cholera outbreak
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Bullying the silent epidemic - Results from a MNU survey about workplace bullying
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Cultural Competence: Part 2 - Bridging the gap between self and other and increased diversity in the workplace
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President’s Tour - Sandi Mowat continues her tour of locals/worksites
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LRO Reports
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Pension and Benefits Review - Contribution increase to the Pension Plan
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Duty to Accommodate - Defining and understanding ‘family status’
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Know Your Collective Agreement - Annual vacation – requests and scheduling
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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MNU Board of Directors and Committee Executive
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2011 Yellow Ribbon Awards - Do you know someone who exemplifies support, advocacy and activism?
Issue 6 2010 - Issue 6
In this issue
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Northern Reflections - Two nurses from the Burntwood Regional Health Authority share their stories
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Cover Feature: Set to strike - Nurses at the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Personal Care Home issue strike deadline
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Familiar face new post - MNU has a new staff position – Professional Practice and Education Officer
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President’s Tour - Sandi Mowat resumes her cross province tour
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Cultural Competence: Part 1 - Bridging the gap between self and other
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LRO Reports
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Duty to accommodate - Nurses with substance dependency
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Pension and Benefits Review - Get a retiring “game plan” together
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Understanding shift premiums - The application of Article 17
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Attendance management – ASAP - Attendance Support & Assistance Program
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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Are you eligible for a refund? - Dues refund application form
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News briefs
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Severance settlement for Kildonan RCCs
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Criminal investigation into Sinclair case
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Province bolsters bullying bill
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Just what the nurse prescribed
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United Way-Rossbrook House
Issue 5 2010 - Issue 5
In this issue
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Cover Feature: Celebrating nursing designations MNU celebrates expertise among nursing categories
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RPNs – A strong link in the profession An in-depth look at the psychiatric nursing profession
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MNU Board of Directors - and Committee Executive
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MNU Labour School - Another successful Labour School in Gimli
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Commitment to Caring - MNU nurse goes above and beyond to help accident victim
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Perseverance brings WSR victory - Diligent WSR submission by staff results in improved workload
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LRO Reports
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Respect in the Workplace: Tips to keep in mind when dealing with workplace respect issues
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Duty to Accommodate: Key points to remember about the Employer’s right to medical information
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Pension and Benefits Corner: An update on Group Health, pension, disability and rehab and more
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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myMNU Member Portal - How to register, log in, and use our fast and convenient Expense Forms… online
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Easy as 1-2-3! - How to use the “myMNU Member Portal” to submit your Double Dues refund request
Issue 4 2010 - Issue 4
In this issue
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Cover Feature: Union Busting! - Nine Resident Care Coordinators (RCC) at Kildonan Personal Care (KPC) Centre had their positions eliminated after joining MNU
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Commitment to Caring - MNU nurse travels to Swaziland to help those affected by the AIDS pandemic
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A prescription for healthy living - Tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle on a nurse’s busy schedule
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The Sustainability Of Medicare - CFNU President Linda Silas urges a new Health Accord at a Winnipeg conference
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My patient doesn’t speak English! - Interpreter services facilitate communication with non-English speaking patients
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MNU News Briefs
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Online shopping available
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Union leaders convene in Vancouver
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Rock Lake nurses support community
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LRO Reports
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Your Collective Agreement: Weekend Worker/One-time EFT adjustment
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Workplace Safety and Health: Importance of WS&H Committees
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Duty to Accommodate: Return to Work Programs
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Pension and Benefits Corner:
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Pension Inflation Protection
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Across Canada - National Information and Issues
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