Manitoba Nurses Union

• Manitoba nurses vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike, union says

  'We were painted into a corner by this government, and we were left with no choice but to act,' the Manitoba Nurses Union president said after nurses voted in favour of a strike.

  Health

  Jun 10
• Manitoba health care support workers being asked to perform nurses’ duties, union says

  CUPE 204 said health care support staff are being asked to monitor patient's blood pressure, blood sugars, deliver medical creams and other treatments

  Health

  Jun 4
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• Situation at Steinbach hospital dire as capacity dwindles: Manitoba Nurses Union

  The Manitoba Nurses Union says the number of patients are dramatically increasing at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach.

  Nov 13, 2020
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• Manitoba Nurses Union, Shared Health come to agreement on PPE

  Manitoba nurses and the province have come to an agreement to make sure all nursing staff receive 'enhanced' personal protective equipment when they need it amid the pandemic.

  Health

  Jul 14, 2020
• Coronavirus: Winnipeg company proposes parking permit tags for health-care workers

  A Winnipeg company has printed parking permit tags in hopes of pushing the City of Winnipeg to allow free parking for health-care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
• Provincial government sending out ‘mixed messages’ on PPE: Manitoba Nurses Union

  Manitoba put out a public plea for medical gear last week — including masks, gloves and gowns — and also said it was spending $100 million to boost supplies.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2020
• Winnipeg-based ventilator company extra busy in face of COVID-19

  A Winnipeg company that manufactures ventilator parts has adapted its standard ventilator equipment and ramped up production amid the coronavirus crisis.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2020
• Manitoba Nurses Union considers advising members not to take jobs at Health Sciences Centre

  “This is about nurses exercising their professional responsibility and advocating for their patients,” the MNU's president says.

  Politics

  Jan 3, 2020
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• Low morale, fear of layoffs for Seven Oaks hospital staff, say unions

  Seven Oaks General Hospital will be converting its emergency services to an urgent care centre this fall, and the reorganization means staff are concerned about the future of their jobs.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2019
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• Winnipeg’s Concordia Hospital converts emergency room to urgent care centre

  The province says the transition isn't expected to affect patient flow.

  Health

  Jun 3, 2019