Manitoba Nurses Union - HSC Worksite 10

09/30/2026

A land acknowledgement should be more than something we read at the beginning of a meeting.

It should mean something.

As part of MNU's ongoing work in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, our DEIB interest group has developed a new land acknowledgement for our union.

They approached that work thoughtfully, considering not only whose traditional lands we live and work on, but also acknowledging what the history means.

Our new acknowledgement recognizes the Treaty Territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Nehetho Nations, the Homeland of the Red River Métis, and the ancestral lands of Inuit in northern Manitoba.

It also means understanding our relationship with the land, recognizing the ongoing impacts of colonialism, and being honest about the inequities Indigenous Peoples continue to experience—including within our healthcare system.

For MNU, this work is part of a larger commitment to reconciliation. A commitment to listen and to learn. To challenge inequity when we see it. And to build relationships rooted in dignity, trust and mutual respect.

Because reconciliation isn't something we simply acknowledge. It's something we have a responsibility to advance. 🧡

09/29/2026

Proud to see nurses from Worksite 10 taking part in the MNU Solidarity School Fall Education Conference!

Union education matters. It gives nurses the knowledge, tools, and connections to better understand our rights, advocate for our colleagues, and become more engaged in our union and our workplaces.

Thank you to everyone from HSC who participated this year!

We are all stronger through education, engagement, and solidarity. ✊

09/03/2026

FTSE Qualifying Period Ends September 30, 2026! ⏰

Part-time and casual nurses: now is the time to review your qualifying hours and determine whether you may need to apply for any FTSE exceptions.

✅ Banked OT top-up (up to 38.75 hours)
✅ Extenuating circumstances exception (up to 38.75 hours)
✅ Stat holiday exception (up to 50 hours)
✅ Standby hour considerations
✅ WCB, union leave, and other eligibility provisions

📅 Key deadline: See the above post for application deadlines and requirements!

Refer to the Collective Agreement & the MNU FTSE Fact Sheet as found on manitobanurses.ca for detailed information.

Note: Forms are provided by the Employer and must be submitted directly to the Employer.

If you think you may be short of the required hours, don’t wait until the last minute to review your options.

08/28/2026

A dramatic cost increase to the NCLEX-RN exam will add yet another financial barrier for students entering the nursing profession, at a time when Canada is already facing a shortage of nurses. Nursing students in Canada already contend with significant financial barriers, and this increased fee will only make matters worse. It’s time for more financial supports, such as paid preceptorships and tax deductions, not higher fees. Find the full story on CTV News.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Of Manitoba’s 124 personal care homes, six are currently listed as having licences “under review” or “with conditions.”

Extendicare operates all six.

That deserves attention. In fact, many want to know at what point does government step in?

When leadership instability, regulatory concerns and questions about resident care begin to form a pattern, Manitobans have every right to ask what accountability looks like—particularly when public dollars are funding care in privately operated, for-profit facilities.

And this isn’t a new conversation.

During the pandemic, when they were in opposition, members of today’s government called for much stronger intervention in for-profit long-term care.

In November 2020, Uzoma Asagwara said:

“We need to make sure that every private, for-profit home is taken over by this government.”

That same month, Wab Kinew supported an opposition motion calling on the province to temporarily take over Revera personal care homes during the pandemic where serious concerns had emerged.

Today, they are the government.

So what is the threshold for action now?

Is it enough to maintain the number of beds? Or should Manitobans also expect those beds to provide stable, consistent and safe care?

Other provinces have made different choices.

In 2022, the Saskatchewan Health Authority assumed responsibility for all five Extendicare long-term care homes in that province, transitioning approximately 1,300 employees into the public health authority. Extendicare no longer operates those homes.

We’re not suggesting these decisions are simple.

But when concerns persist, government has a responsibility to ask difficult questions—and act when necessary.

Manitoba seniors shouldn’t have to wait for another crisis before we decide what acceptable care looks like.

08/19/2026

🩺 Professional liability protection is more than a registration requirement. It’s protection for your career, reputation, and livelihood.

CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services can provide legal assistance for civil claims, investigations, and other legal proceedings.

For even greater protection, the optional Supplementary Protection Program extends CNPS assistance to complaints made to your nursing regulator.

Many nurses are familiar with MNU’s Legal Expense Assistance Plan (LEAP), a reimbursement program created to help eligible members with legal expenses arising from workplace incidents and to help bridge gaps where other protections may not apply.

But regulatory complaints can be unexpected, stressful, and professionally significant. That’s why it’s important to understand what CNPS Supplementary Protection offers before you need it.

The coverage you hope you’ll never use is often the coverage you’ll be grateful to have.

Visit www.cnps.ca to learn more.

08/19/2026

Welcome and thank you to our newest MNU Unit Rep, Albert Alcala! ✊

Albert is a nurse from HSC IICU, and he joined us today for a Lunch and Learn orientation.

Albert is already a strong union advocate and has been supporting and advocating for his colleagues and patients in IICU, so if you see him, say hello, ask questions, and connect.

Interested in being a Union Unit Rep? Please contact our office. 💕

08/15/2026

Healthcare doesn't stop at 5 p.m. Neither do nurses. They work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Yet finding childcare outside of traditional business hours is incredibly difficult, especially in rural and northern communities, where options are often even more limited.

No nurse should have to choose between the profession they love and the family they love. That's why MNU members passed a resolution at our Annual General Meeting calling for stronger advocacy on childcare.

Our first steps are already underway. We're joining the Child Care Coalition of Manitoba to strengthen our advocacy alongside others working to improve access to high-quality, affordable childcare. Together, we'll be lobbying government to expand subsidized childcare spaces for healthcare workers, invest in rural childcare, and support flexible childcare options that reflect the reality of shift work—not just a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Supporting nurses means supporting the whole person.

When nurses know their children are safe and cared for, everyone benefits—families, employers, and the patients who rely on them every day.

Because caring for those who care for Manitoba is an investment in all of us.

That's why we fight.

08/14/2026

Welcome to our two newest MNU10 Unit Reps! 🎉

Michelle Shemeluk from Elgin Avenue Clinics and Sara Follett from Adult ER completed their Lunch and Learn orientation today.

If you see Michelle or Sara on your unit, say hello, ask questions, and connect with them about workplace or union concerns.

Thank you Michelle & Sara for stepping up into these important roles! 💕🎉