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Issue 5 2008 - Issue 5
In this issue
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Cover Feature: Shitfing Priorities – Finding the Work-Life Balance
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Napping on Nights - A recent study reviews the impact of napping during night shifts
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Tour of Duty - Talking to nurses across the province is high priority for MNU President
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Pension & Benefits Corner - There are many new and exciting issues in the pension and benefits area
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C.O.L.A. – Its the real thing - Find out how the Cost of Living Adjustment can affect your pension
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HOPE Springs Eternal - How one Winnipeg nurse is sharing HOPE with those who need it most
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Essential Services Act - Does The Act, as it is written, violate the Charter rights of our union members
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CCCN - Free Communication Skills Program for I internationally Educated Nurses
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Across Canada - National information and issues
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Speaking Out - Brandon nurse challenges editor to back up his opinions
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Your MNU Board of Directors and Committee Executive
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Roll Up Your Sleeves - It’s flu season again. Be a “roll” model… “Get the shot – not the flu!”
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Are You Eligible? - MNU Union Dues Refund – eligibility requirements and application form
Issue 4 2008 - Issue 4
In this issue
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Tour of Duty - Talking to nurses across the province is high priority for MNU President
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MNU to Appeal Denial - Labour Board denies Norway House nurses application for certification
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Cover Feature: Mowat opposes criticism of ER nurses in the recent HSC tragedy
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Greylisting - Greylisting is still on the agenda for nurses in Dauphin
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Denied a WCB Claim? - MNU LRO Shauna Briscoe helps guide members though appeals processes
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Good Night, Irene… More than 200 attend a celebration of the career of Irene Giesbrecht
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Back to School? 2008 MNU Labour School presents the Young and Student Nurses Workshop
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A Bump on the Blog! Two recent arbitrations provide a cautionary tale for nurses who “Web Log”
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MNU Adds Diversity - Diversity Coordinator, Manola Barlow explains her role in this new position
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Income Protection - Defining when and how this “sick time” benefit can be used
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Mobility vs. Portability - Head-to-head Comparison Chart of Porting Benefits and Seniority
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Across Canada - National Information and Issues
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Your MNU Board of Directors and
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Committee Executive
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Roll Up Your Sleeves - It’s flu season again. Be a “roll” model… “Get the shot – not the flu!”
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Are You Eligible? - MNU Union Dues Refund – eligibility requirements and application form
Issue 3 2008 - Issue 3
In this issue
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Cover Feature: AGM 2008 Highlights
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Subject to Debate - Resolutions affecting the future of nursing and the administration of the MNU.
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Insight into Insite - Liz Evans, Executive Director of Insite, North America’s first supervised drug injection site.
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Yellow Ribbon Awards - Three nurses who exemplify the spirit of advocacy and dedication to patient care.
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Saving Lives - Manitoba nurse Gail Fones’ address on her work to stop the spread of malaria in Uganda.
Issue 2 2008 - Issue 2
In this issue
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Cover Feature: With nurse abuse even more prevalent than is reported… could it become an epidemic?
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Beyond the Occurrence - Experts and union leaders educate Seven Oaks General Hospital nurses on the issue of abuse
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MNU Focus On… Worker’s Compensation Issues and meet Shauna Briscoe, Labour Relations Officer for WCB/OH&S
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Get With the Program! - New information on the MNU Retail and Services Discount Program
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Know Your Stats - Frequently Asked Questions on Recognized Holidays and Article 22
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Paper Cut - An articulate rebuttal to errors and exaggerations printed in a Manitoba newspaper editorial
Issue 4 2007 - Issue 4
In this issue
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Cover Feature: MNU presents their Workplace Safety & Health issues to Gov’t
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Where There’s Smoke… The cautery health and safety issues at St. Boniface Hospital
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Always A Class Act - Some highlights from this year’s session of MNU Labour School
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A Port in the Storm - Comfortable accommodation for rural patients during long stays
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Can Casuals Cancel? - The memo… The grievance… The decision… Our position
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2007 Dues Refund Program - Eligibility Rules and Dues Refund Application Form (outside back cover)`
Issue 3 2007 - Issue 3
In this issue
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Speaker hits a key note - Stephen Lewis praises nurses during his Keynote address
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HealthCareFirst - Highlights from this year’s MNU Annual General Meeting
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Cover Feature: Collective Bargaining Conference - Going to the table prepared!
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A National Focus - Some of the highlights from the CFNU Annual General Meeting
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Closing Statements - The SK Court of Appeal rules on a case of discriminatory seniority
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The votes are in… Meet the MNU executive elected at this year's AGM for 2007-2008
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Discount Program Deadline - Register now for the City of Winnipeg's Facility Pass deals
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Yellow Ribbon Awards - Introducing this year's deserving
Issue 2 2007 - Issue 2
In this issue
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Overtime - When is it voluntary, and when is it mandatory?
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Cover Feature: What MNU Nurses Think of Health Care and Nursing in Manitoba! New study shows changing trends
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Nursing North of 60 - MNU Researcher visits the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”
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MNU Member Discount - This popular program offers our members some valuable benefits
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Dauphin Career Days - MNU spreads the word through this popular career symposium
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Salary Stats ’07 - An up-to-date comparison of provincial salaries – East to West
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Issue 1 2007 - Issue 1
In this issue
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Cover Feature: Long-Term Care: A Specialty Apart Kathy Chute, R.N. reports on the state of Long-Term Care in Manitoba
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Behind the Scenes - The making of the MNU 2006/2007 Holiday Campaign commercial
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Labour 101 - Provides new members with the information needed to be active participants in the Union
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Preparing to Bargain - Provincial Collective Bargaining Committee met November 2006
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A Grievance Victory - Reinstatement was not the ultimate goal of this grievance arbitration
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2006 Dues Refund Program - Eligibility rules and Reimbursement Request Form (on outside back cover)
Issue 2, 2006 - Issue 2
In this issue
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AGM Highlights - Delegates to the 31st Annual General Meeting brought forth a large number of issues for debate
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Delegates heard from renowned speakers and presenters, including CFNU President, Linda Silas
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First Board meeting, Thompson, MB
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Seconding Nurses - Seconding nurses for known vacancies is not allowable under the Collective Agreement
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Yellow Ribbon Awards - Meet this year's recipients – Val McKelvy, Karen Terlinski and Donna Prokopowich
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Taking Part in Career Days - MNU reaches out to high school students making career plans
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Arbitration Report - An Arbitration Board orders the Canadian Blood Services to pay up
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Is Nursing Dangerous? - Canadian and International studies report that nursing is now the most dangerous profession
Issue 1, 2006 - Issue 1
In this issue
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The Pas Update: SAVED!As a result of intense lobbying by that community’s nurses, four Head Nurse positions have been saved
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Cover Feature: When Your Second LanguageBecomes Your First Priority
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One of the greatest barriers to immigrants settling and adjusting in Canada is gaining competency in the English language
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Partial Leaves AllowableUnder the Collective Agreement, full-time nurses maintain their employment status while on a partial leave
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