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Dynacare lab employees vote for strike
Read Article: Dynacare lab employees vote for strike99.7 per cent approve strike mandate amid stalled negotiations, demand better deal AUGUST 13, 2026—Winnipeg—Laboratory professionals at Dynacare have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike mandate, with 99.7 per cent voting in favour. The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) conducted the strike vote earlier this week. The union represents nearly 350 laboratory technicians…
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MFL Report Released: Violence at work is not “just part of the job”
Read Article: MFL Report Released: Violence at work is not “just part of the job”On July 13, 2026, the Manitoba Federation of Labour released a new report, Ending Manitoba’s Workplace Violence Epidemic, shining a light on our province’s escalating workplace violence crisis. The report includes workers’ firsthand accounts of violence in areas like healthcare, education, emergency response, security, public transit and retail. It also includes recommendations for government and…
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MAHCP issues Call for Consideration for Appointment for Districts 1 & 8
Read Article: MAHCP issues Call for Consideration for Appointment for Districts 1 & 8MAHCP Executive Council District Director is an important union governance role that contributes to direction-setting and ensures equitable regional representation. Serving as a District Director can help create a strong future for allied health and advance collective member rights. Following the closure of the nominations period in May 2026, MAHCP’s Executive Council determined vacancies in two districts: District 1 –…
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MAHCP’s Allied Health Week special supplement to the Winnipeg Free Press available online
Read Article: MAHCP’s Allied Health Week special supplement to the Winnipeg Free Press available onlineIn May 2026, MAHCP produced a 12-page subscriber newspaper wrap to celebrate Allied Health Professionals Recognition Week, and it is now available for open online access on the Winnipeg Free Press website. Thank you to all MAHCP’s valued members and partners who were willing to be featured within. Sharing your stories and stats helps demonstrate…
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Q&A with Terrell, Intermediate Care Paramedic, Riverton EMS
Read Article: Q&A with Terrell, Intermediate Care Paramedic, Riverton EMSIn March 2026, we had the honour of sitting down with Terrell, a 14-year paramedic, for a conversation (soon to be turned into a profile video). We talked about his career path and the daily life of a paramedic. Q: What made you decide to become a paramedic? “I didn’t really know what I wanted…
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WATCH: Meet Sam, Occupational Therapist with Community Therapy Services
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Sam, Occupational Therapist with Community Therapy ServicesSamantha says that OT is all about meeting clients where they’re at, and enabling them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. She works for Community Therapy Services and part-time in a long-term care facility, assessing client needs and recommending adaptive devices and technologies that can make a difference. Her goal? To help them…
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WATCH: Meet Victor, Respiratory Therapist, Grace Hospital
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Victor, Respiratory Therapist, Grace HospitalVictor Phan is a Registered Respiratory Therapist working with acutely-ill patients at Grace Hospital, and says that if you don’t like a typical 9-to-5, this role is for you.
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MEDIA RELEASE: CARDIOLOGY STAFF AT MANITOBA CLINIC ISSUE STRIKE NOTICE
Read Article: MEDIA RELEASE: CARDIOLOGY STAFF AT MANITOBA CLINIC ISSUE STRIKE NOTICEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 12, 2026 CARDIOLOGY STAFF AT MANITOBA CLINIC ISSUE STRIKE NOTICE Rescheduled or cancelled cardiac tests may occur starting May 19 Winnipeg, MB — Cardiology technologists and technicians at WELL Health – Manitoba Clinic plan to walk off the job on May 19, 2026, after rejecting their employer’s offer on Friday. The employees are represented by…
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Members: Allied Health Week is your week.
Read Article: Members: Allied Health Week is your week.Message from Jason Linklater, MAHCP President Across the province, MAHCP members on ambulances, in hospitals, labs, clinics, long-term care, and community are informing critical diagnoses. You’re guiding patients through vital procedures and assessments, and delivering life-saving treatments to support their recovery. Whether you’re a medical laboratory technologist, respiratory therapist, medical radiation technologist, social worker, mental health clinician,…
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Meet Bernard: Polysomnography Technologist, Misericordia Health Centre Sleep Disorder Centre
Read Article: Meet Bernard: Polysomnography Technologist, Misericordia Health Centre Sleep Disorder CentreWhile most of the city sleeps, Bernard De Matta (bottom left of photograph) is at work, quietly monitoring, analyzing, and helping patients find something many of us take for granted: a good night’s sleep. As a registered polysomnographer at the Sleep Disorder Centre at Misericordia Health Centre, Bernard has spent more than 17 years in…
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Meet Loghan: Certified Music Therapist, Riverview Health Centre
Read Article: Meet Loghan: Certified Music Therapist, Riverview Health Centre“Music therapy is a beautifully unique and incredibly fulfilling line of work. When creativity and compassion come together, it becomes a really powerful way to care for others.” For Loghan Puhach, music has always been part of life, but today, it’s also how he helps others heal. As a Certified Music Therapist working at Riverview…
