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Members at WELL Health – Manitoba Clinic ratify new agreement
Read Article: Members at WELL Health – Manitoba Clinic ratify new agreementOn May 20, minutes before an extended strike deadline and nearly two days of conciliation, cardiac testing members at WELL Health – Manitoba Clinic ratified a new three-year collective agreement (effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028). The members, a small but strong group of five cardiac testing staff, voted YES to: To our…
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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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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…
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MAHCP President Jason Linklater addresses Manitoba’s nurses during MNU’s 2026 Annual General Meeting
Read Article: MAHCP President Jason Linklater addresses Manitoba’s nurses during MNU’s 2026 Annual General MeetingPresident Jason Linklater was invited to address Manitoba nurses attending the annual general meeting of the Manitoba Nurses Union. Below is a transcript of his address, held in April 2026 at the Fairmont Winnipeg. Photo credit: David Lipnowski. Thank you to the membership of the Manitoba Nurses Union for having me here today. This is…
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Paramedic Staffing Crisis Media Event Recap – April 2026
Read Article: Paramedic Staffing Crisis Media Event Recap – April 2026SHARED HEALTH DATA CAST DOUBT ON GOVERNMENT’S PARAMEDIC CLAIMS On Thursday, April 23, MAHCP President Jason Linklater and Treasurer Wayne Chacun hosted a press conference, to which we invited members of the media and off-duty paramedics to join us in raising awareness of Manitoba’s ongoing paramedic staffing crisis and the government’s lack of action to…
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Read Article: National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekThe second week in April every year is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. On behalf of all Manitobans, we’re saying a BIG thank you to the 50+ MAHCP members working at Manitoba Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) for everything you do! The Manitoba Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) located in Brandon, Manitoba is part of…
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National Medical Laboratory Week
Read Article: National Medical Laboratory WeekIf you’ve ever had a blood or urine sample test, a biopsy, or a strep throat or COVID swab, you’ve been in the care of a medical laboratory professional. These highly trained experts analyze blood, body fluids, tissues, and other samples to reveal vital information about your health – information that’s essential to receiving an…
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Meet Dale: Recreation Coordinator at Concordia Hospital
Read Article: Meet Dale: Recreation Coordinator at Concordia HospitalTherapeutic recreation uses leisure, recreation, and play as purposeful tools to help individuals achieve the highest possible level of independence and quality of life. Hospital stays and rehabilitation can be stressful, isolating, and disruptive to daily life. Therapeutic recreation helps restore a sense of normalcy and autonomy by giving patients a choice in how they spend…
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MAHCP wins major arbitration against Shared Health
Read Article: MAHCP wins major arbitration against Shared HealthMandating not permitted under MAHCP’s Central Table Collective Agreements. Posted February 12, 2026 An arbitrator has confirmed what MAHCP has consistently maintained: the MAHCP Central Table Collective Agreements do not permit employers to mandate overtime unless an emergency is declared under Article 16. Last fall, the NDP government committed to ending mandatory overtime at some point in the future, “starting with…
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MAHCP Takes Province of Manitoba to Court on their failure to enforce the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act.
Read Article: MAHCP Takes Province of Manitoba to Court on their failure to enforce the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act.Posted February 12, 2026. A message to MAHCP members from President Jason Linklater Health care is among the most dangerous sectors in which to work, according to reports of injuries, violent incidents, and time lost to injuries. Your employer is responsible for ensuring your safety, but it’s clear they still aren’t doing enough. The only…
