The employer and the union endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment in which nurses must work. They will work together in recognizing and resolving workplace safety and health issues. The Workplace Safety & Health Committee operates with union representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace as well as the identification of health and safety hazards.

Do's & Don'ts of Workplace Accident/Illness - PDF download

Local 5 is entitled to have two (2) representatives on this committee. Our reps are elected at the Local 5 annual general meeting (on alternate years) and each serves a 2 year term of office.

Committee Members

Rebecca Manders (ACCU) - May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022

one position presently vacant

For more information regarding workplace safety & health, please visit Safe Work Manitoba @ www.safemanitoba.com.