Manitoba Nurses Union

Manitoba Nurses Union Run by Nurses – For Nurses Membership in the union increases solidarity, bargaining power and contributes to better working relationships for all nurses.

Our members represent 97% of all unionized nurses in the province, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Collectively, we represent more than 12,000 nurses who work in a variety of health care settings: acute care, community health, home care and long-term care. A source of strength and support for Manitoba nurses, our all-nu

rse membership and management structure ensures the union addresses pressures and challenges inherent in the nursing profession. We remain dedicated to safeguarding the role of nurses in the Manitoba’s health care system.

Ready to take your labour relations knowledge a step further?For members who already have an understanding of the basics...
09/03/2026

Ready to take your labour relations knowledge a step further?

For members who already have an understanding of the basics of their collective agreement, the Fall Education Conference's workshop, 'Labour Relations 2.0,' delves deeper into what happens when workplace issues need to be addressed and the processes MNU uses to resolve them.

Led by two of MNU’s Labour Relations Officers, this workshop explores:

Grievances:

What kinds of workplace situations can be grieved, and what cannot? We’ll walk through the grievance process, what happens at each stage, and what that process looks like for the member involved.

Arbitration:

What happens when a grievance goes to arbitration? Learn when and why MNU may take that step, who is involved, who pays for the process, and the possible outcomes.

MOAs and MOUs:

You’ve probably seen these referenced alongside your collective agreement, but what are they and why do we need them? We’ll look at why Memorandums of Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding are negotiated, how they work alongside the collective agreement, and why some issues are addressed through an MOU rather than simply being negotiated into the collective agreement.

'Labour Relations 2.0' is designed for members who want to understand more than just what their collective agreement states. This is an opportunity to learn more about what happens when there is a disagreement over how it is applied, how members are represented through that process, and the tools available to resolve workplace issues.

Whether you’re building your knowledge for your own workplace, want to become a stronger advocate for your colleagues, or are considering getting more involved with your Local or Regional Executive, 'Labour Relations 2.0' is a natural next step. 🎓✊♥️

One of the strongest themes to come out of our Member Engagement Survey was that members want more practical education a...
09/02/2026

One of the strongest themes to come out of our Member Engagement Survey was that members want more practical education about their collective agreement, their workplace rights and what to do when questions come up at work.

That’s exactly what the Fall Education Conference workshop titled 'Labour Relations 1.0' is designed to provide.

Led by two of MNU’s Labour Relations Officers, this workshop takes the collective agreement off the page and looks at how members can actually use it in their day-to-day working lives.

We’ll get into:

✅ How to navigate your collective agreement. Learn how the agreement is structured, where different types of information is found and how to navigate it on your own when a workplace question comes up; including how to find the article that applies to your situation and if there are additional articles or MOU's you may also need to consider. We’ll look at how different parts of the agreement work together.

✅ How to understand and interpret collective agreement language. What happens when your interpretation and your employer’s interpretation are different. And who can you turn to when you need help.

✅ Applied practice such as how your collective agreement applies in real workplace situations. What happens when your manager tells you that you need to stay late? What if your vacation request is denied? What should you know if your employer calls you into a meeting and who can you bring with you?

You don’t need to memorize your collective agreement to understand your rights. You need to know how to use it, where to look, and when to ask for help. And we’re happy to provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to be able to do that. 🎓✊♥️

In our Member Engagement Survey, many of you told us you want to better understand how bargaining actually works, how pr...
09/01/2026

In our Member Engagement Survey, many of you told us you want to better understand how bargaining actually works, how priorities are set, what can and can’t be negotiated, and where members fit into the process.

So, we’re talking about it at this year’s Fall Education Conference.

'Basics of Collective Bargaining,' led by MNU Manager of Labour Relations Leona Barrett and Executive Director Mike Sutherland, takes members behind the scenes of the bargaining process and tackles many of the questions you told us you want answered.

We’ll discuss:

✅ How MNU has successfully negotiated reassignment pay for various reassignment situations as well as permanent, increased and new shift premiums.

✅ Who represents members at the bargaining table? How members of the Provincial Collective Bargaining Committee (PCBC) are selected and the role they play throughout negotiations.

✅ How are bargaining priorities set? From member feedback through the bargaining survey to discussions with PCBC representatives, we’ll look at how member priorities make their way to the table.

✅ What can members realistically expect during negotiations? What the process looks like, how decisions are made and what happens along the way.

Whether bargaining is completely new to you or you’ve always wondered what happens between the bargaining survey and a new collective agreement, this workshop is about making the process clearer.

You told us you want to better understand your union and your collective agreement. We’re dedicated to building education around exactly that. 🎓✊♥️

08/31/2026

As always, I'm available to discuss this or anything else further. Email me directly at [email protected].

A strong union is one where members are informed, engaged and connected to one another, and where their experiences help...
08/28/2026

A strong union is one where members are informed, engaged and connected to one another, and where their experiences help influence the direction of the union.

This week, we’ve shared some of what you told us through our Member Engagement Survey — and how that feedback is shaping our work. But engagement can’t begin and end with a survey.

When you tell us what is happening in your workplace, we have better information to advocate for change. When you file a workload staffing report, ask questions, attend education, participate in your Local or respond to a survey, you help us understand where the pressure points are and what matters most to you.

When you read The Pulse, follow our advocacy or learn more about your collective agreement; you’re better equipped to understand what MNU is fighting for — and why.

More than 12,000 nurses work in different communities, facilities, classifications, and areas of practice across Manitoba. Your experiences aren’t always the same. Staying connected helps us see the big picture, identify common challenges, and make sure our priorities continue to reflect the membership we represent.

That’s also why our Member Engagement Survey will become an annual survey. We want to measure whether we’re improving, understand where we need to do better and hear directly from you as your workplaces and priorities change.

But you don’t have to wait for the next survey.

Reach out. Ask questions. Read what we send. Use the resources available to you. Talk to your Local. Attend education events. Tell us when something isn’t working — and tell us when it is.

Your union is strongest when members aren’t simply represented but engaged.

Thank you to everyone who shared their voice with us this year. We’re listening. And we’re stronger when we hear from you.

In our Member Engagement Survey, you told us you want more education about your collective agreement, grievances, worklo...
08/27/2026

In our Member Engagement Survey, you told us you want more education about your collective agreement, grievances, workload staffing reports, leaves and the processes that affect you at work.

The good news? A lot of that information already exists — and we’re working to make even more of it available and easier to access.

MNU has recently invested in a new online Learning Management System (LMS), which will house courses for Local Executives and members alike. We’re continuing to build it, with more education coming.

In the meantime, here are a few places to start:

Want to better understand your collective agreement?

Our Contract Interpretation Manual is available online under Resources, Collective Agreements. It can help you understand and apply the language in your agreement.

Wondering how the grievance process works?

A grievance has three stages: Complaint, Step I and Step II. But knowing when an issue may be a grievance, what information is needed and what happens next matters too. Resources, like the Grievance Investigation Checklist and Fact Sheet, are available through the Solidarity School Resource Library — and your LRO is always there to help.

Have questions about vacation, maternity or parental leave, or another workplace issue?

Individual circumstances can vary, which is why your LRO is such an important resource. Not sure who yours is? Use the LRO Locator on our website under Resources.

And we want you to know that most MNU educational events are open to all members. One example is our Fall Education Conference, which is coming up in September. We’ll be sharing more in the weeks ahead about what you can learn, and how you can participate next year.

Knowing your rights is important. But knowing how to exercise them is even better.

You asked for practical education. We’re building more of it — and we want to make sure you know where to find the resources that are already available. ✊

We heard you. In our Member Engagement Survey, you told us you’re getting information from MNU in a number of ways: thro...
08/26/2026

We heard you. In our Member Engagement Survey, you told us you’re getting information from MNU in a number of ways: through email, social media and The Pulse, our bi-weekly newsletter. We love connecting with our members across multiple channels.

You also told us how we can do better.

1: You want clearer, more plain-language communication. We’re committed to making information from MNU easier to understand and act on. If something we send isn’t clear, tell us. You can always reach us at [email protected] or 204-942-1320.

One change we’ve already made is something you may have noticed - our new themed weeks on social media. They allow us to go deeper on the issues you care about, show you more of the work happening at Provincial Office, and connect you with education, resources and opportunities to get involved.

The Pulse continues to give members a quick snapshot of what’s happening, what’s coming up and where you can participate. And we’re working on a total revamp of our website to make it much more useful and user-friendly. More on that soon.

And 2: Across your responses, one word came up again and again - transparency.

We agree.

But in the interest of full transparency, we want our members to know that advocacy doesn’t always unfold publicly or in real time. Sometimes confidentiality protects individual members. Sometimes sharing too much too soon can compromise the very outcome we’re working toward.

Our job is to find the right balance: to communicate openly and meaningfully, protect the work that needs protecting, and respect that nurses are already navigating an enormous amount of information every day. We’re continuing to find ways to navigate this compromise.

Most importantly, we want to leave you with one clear message: communication needs to go both ways.

Our lines are always open. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas to your Local Executive or MNU Provincial Office. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Clearer. More accessible. That’s what you asked for — and that’s what we’re working toward. ✊

Are we fighting for what matters most to you?You told us: yes.In our recent member survey, the majority of respondents s...
08/25/2026

Are we fighting for what matters most to you?

You told us: yes.

In our recent member survey, the majority of respondents said that when MNU speaks publicly about nursing and health care, our message reflects their experience.

And the issues you identified as most important are the issues driving our advocacy:

✅ Workplace violence and safety
✅ Nurse-patient ratios
✅ Workload and burnout

But you also told us something else: you want to hear more about the progress we're making.

We heard you.

Some of our advocacy is highly visible — public campaigns, media interviews and meetings with government. That sustained pressure is helping move important issues forward, including progress on grey listing and nurse-patient ratios.

But much of our day-to-day advocacy happens outside the spotlight: supporting individual members, addressing specific workplace issues, meeting with employers and pushing for policy change. Some of that work can't be shared publicly because it involves confidential member or workplace information.

What we can do is a better job of keeping you informed.

That's on our radar now and as we plan for the next calendar year. Thank you for taking the time to let us know what matters to you and for being engaged in our union's advocacy efforts. ✊

08/24/2026

As always, I'm available to discuss this or anything else further. Email me directly at [email protected].

More Manitobans want to age at home. And as our population gets older, Manitoba will need to invest significantly in hom...
08/21/2026

More Manitobans want to age at home. And as our population gets older, Manitoba will need to invest significantly in home and community care to make that possible.

The question is: what kind of system are we going to build?

Extendicare clearly sees home care as an area for growth. This year, through its ParaMed subsidiary, Extendicare spent $570 million to acquire CBI Home Health, creating what the company calls Canada's largest home health-care platform.

And here's something worth paying attention to: approximately 99 per cent of ParaMed's revenue comes from provincial government contracts.

In other words, public healthcare dollars are a significant source of revenue for a growing, for-profit home-care business.

As Manitoba expands care closer to home, we have a choice. Will we invest those dollars in strengthening our public and non-profit home care system? Or will we increasingly rely on for-profit corporations to deliver that care?

We've been down this road before.

During the 2019 election campaign, Wab Kinew promised to end $15.7 million in private home-care contracts introduced by the Pallister government and reinvest the equivalent amount into public home care.

At the time, he said patients deserved dignity and respect.

MNU believes Manitoba should invest in a strong, accessible public home care system—one that puts patients, families and the people providing their care ahead of shareholder returns.

Premier Kinew made a commitment to public home care.

We expect him to keep it.

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