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Together Again! Resolutions, Elections, Discussions and Reconnecting!
The 46Th NSNU AGM will take place in Truro April 24-27, promising to be an enlightening and educational experience for all our attendees, familiar and new.
The theme, Together Again! was chosen because we haven’t met in-person for an Annual General Meeting since 2019. Although it is difficult for nurses to get time off for the important things in life - family, friends, and favourite pastimes - we’re hoping the event will attract good numbers.
There will be a lot to unpack at this meeting. We’ll examine the compounding challenges in health care, but also discuss the possibilities – the things we can do as a collective to improve work-life balance and your working conditions. The AGM offers a face-to-face platform for bargaining team members to update leaders and activists present on the Collective Bargaining process. The Nursing Council will still be in negotiations with acute care employers, but a report on any progress to that point will be shared.
The AGM provides an opportunity for members to review constitutional language and, through the Resolution process, enact change by modifying language and introducing new articles to better serve union members and the organization. The organizers expect insightful and informative debate on that front.
Once again, the NSNU will invite leaders from across the county and labour representatives from our own province to participate. The presidents of CFNU member organizations will join us in person and via video presentations to bring greetings and share their struggles, strategies, and victories over the past few years.
Over the course of our meetings, delegates and observers will hear from Linda Silas, the president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, counterparts from other provinces, and various friends from affiliate organizations. We’re hopeful our elected government officials like the Premier Houston or the Minister of Health and Wellness, Michelle Thompson will be on site to take our questions, hear our concerns and provide answers.
Once again, we are welcoming nursing students from campuses across the province, and NSNU members from close to 100 of our 124 locals, from all three sectors. Most importantly, we are eager to hear from our activists.
This an Election Year for NSNU. Nominees for regional, component, and executive roles will vie for positions on the NSNU Board of Directors. At every other AGM, the Nurses’ Union conducts elections for representation on the Board, each role fulfilling a two-year term. Voting will be by ballot for all positions, with the results of the president and 1st vice-present elections made known Wednesday, April 26.
There are many opportunities to meet with colleagues, both socially and during union business. Participants are encouraged to be ready for action-packed days and evenings in Nova Scotia’s Hub, Truro.
More information is available on the Members Only portal of nsnu.ca. Information is being added weekly to the AGM pages. E-memos will also be sent to table officers to ensure everyone is prepared and apprised of any changes and our ongoing preparations.
Here are some dates, times and highlights to note:
- Registration for the AGM/Education Day closes on March 10 – registration is by Local.
- For those attending only the April 27 Education Day there is a separate registration form.
- No group meals will be served at the Glengarry on Monday, April 24.
- Breakfast will be served in the Glengarry Dining Room, not the MacDonald Rooms. Lunch will be served in the MacDonald Rooms.
- Regional and Component Meetings will take place on April 24 beginning at 10:30 am and concluding at 4:00 pm.
- The Hospitality Event/Meet and Greet will take at The Engine Room on Tuesday, April 25 starting at 6:30 pm.
- Back by popular demand – Door Prizes! Please bring your door prizes directly to The Engine Room, ready to go. Do not leave them off with NSNU or The Engine Room staff. We will be selling 50/50 tickets at The Engine Room. There will be no karaoke.
- The Charity Draw is still an important activity at the AGM. Locals are asked to donate items and buy tickets in support of The theme for the banquet – The Roaring 20s! Time to flip the switch on the 2020s. The décor will reflect the 1920’s era (think Downton Abbey), as will the attire, if you choose.
- NSNU merchandise will be sold in the MacLeod Rooms. The NSNU can now accept cash, credit and debit.
- Deadline for Scholarship submissions is March 24
- After a hiatus, Andrea’s Jewelry will be back as an exhibitor, selling her very popular designs.
- Please consider donating menstrual health products for our Truro Food Bank drive – every bit helps.
- Keltic Clothing will be onsite at the Glengarry Hotel from April 24-27 to sell uniforms and accessories.
