MNA Convention 2026-Oct. 1-Oct. 2, 2026

"Our Moment-Our Movement" MNA Convention 2026 at Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, Norwood, MA.  Hotel Reservations:  Contact Lucy Finnerty at 781-255-3118 or lucy.finnerty@hobbsbrook.com or call the hotel at 781-769-7900.  Reference the MNA Convention to get the discounted rate.  Rooms at Four Points are available on a first come, first served basis.
When
10/1/2026 8:00 AM - 10/2/2026 2:30 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Four Points By Sheraton Norwood 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062 UNITED STATES
Registration
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Last day to register is 8/31/2026

Program

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Description
Business Meeting-Thursday, 10/01/26-10 AM-12:15 PM
Business Meeting: Democracy in Action
Time
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
10:00 AM
Lunch, Thursday, 10/01/26-12:15-1:15 PM
Time
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
12:15 PM
UNIT 7 Meeting/Lunch-Thursday, 10/01/26-12:15-2:00 PM
THIS IS FOR MNA STATE EMPLOYEE (UNIT 7) MEMBERS ONLY!!!
Time
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
12:15 PM
PROGRAM: BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER-Thursday, October 1, 2026-2:45-5:15 PM
Labor Program
Track
4
Time
2:45 PM - 5:15 PM
2:45 PM
President's Reception-Thursday, 10/01/26-6:30-7:30 PM
Time
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
6:30 PM
Awards Banquet/Fun Night-Thursday, October 1, 2026-7:30-10:00 PM
Time
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
7:30 PM

Friday, 02 October 2026

Description
Political Action Committee-Friday, October 2, 2026-8:30-10:30 AM
Political Action Committee Meeting: Bringing Our Voices to the Table
Time
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM
Continuing Education Morning Program: Building Resilience from Within-Friday, October 2, 2026-10:50 AM-12:15 PM
Building Resilience from Within-Self-Care Strategies for Today's Healthcare Providers-Presenter: Donna White, PhD, RN, CNS, LADC-1 This engaging program will discuss strategies for healthcare professionals to combat burnout by developing personalized mental, emotional, and physical self-care routines.  Participants will discover evidence-based tools to manage daily clinical stress, set healthy professional boundaries, and process workplace trauma.  By cultivating these internal resources, providers will build lasting resilience to sustain their well-being and enhance the quality of patient care.
Time
10:50 AM - 12:15 PM
10:50 AM
Continuing Education Afternoon Program: AI Surveillance in the Workplace-Friday, October 2, 2026-1:15-2:15 PM
AI Surveillance in the Workplace: Understanding Employee Rights-Presenter: Gideon Epstein, Policy Counsel at the ACLU of Massachusetts This program will explore the growing use of artificial intelligence and employee monitoring technologies in the healthcare sector.  These issues sit at the intersection of rapidly evolving technology and an emerging legislative landscape--including pending Massachusetts legislation to strengthen data privacy protections, address algorithmic discrimination, and establish guardrails on employer use of AI--that are directly relevant to nurses and healthcare workers.  The legal boundaries of workplace tracking and data collection will be explored through case examples, balancing the operational needs of healthcare facilities with the protection of employee privacy and digital rights.
Time
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM