The MNA Board of Directors has scheduled a home care summit to bring together local bargaining unit members to discuss ideas and strategies to better support our members working in the home care setting. Breakfast and lunch to be provided. Informal happy hour following the Summit from 4:30-5:30 PM at Trillium Brewing in Canton.
Topics to be Covered:
-The Current State of Home Care in Massachusetts-how federal (and resulting state) budget cuts impact our practice and workplace... Details
When: January 24, 2026
Where: Canton, MA
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Learn how to identify the various types of grievances. Become familiar with the basic steps of filing and processing grievances with members.
When: January 27, 2026
Where: Live Virtual Via Microsoft Teams
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Recognize basic strategies commonly utilized during the negotiation process. Review behaviors that are or are not acceptable at the bargaining table.
When: February 11, 2026
Where: Live Virtual Via Microsoft Teams
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In this session, participants will examine the evolving landscape of obesity pharmacotherapy with a spotlight on the profound cardiovascular implications of modern anti-obesity medications. The presentation will review current and emerging agents, summarize landmark clinical trials, and highlight evidence demonstrating improvements in cardiovascular outcomes including reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events, benefits in heart failure (particularly HFpEF), and positive... Details
When: March 3, 2026
Where: Virtual Via Live Zoom
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MNA Labor Summit For room reservations, please contact Liz Chmielinski at 781-830-5719 or echmielinski@mnarn.org Tuesday evening reception: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
When: March 11, 2026
Where: Westborough, MA
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Nurses are experts at caring for others-but often at the expense of their integrating self-care into even the busiest shifts. Because the best care truly begins when the caregivers are cared for.
When: March 18, 2026
Where: Virtual Via Live Zoom
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Back to basics-what qualities are necessary to be an effective Union Officer, Floor Rep (Steward), and/or Committee Member. Recognize the role, responsibilities, and duties of each of these positions.
When: March 18, 2026
Where: Live Virtual Via Microsoft Teams
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Back to basics-what qualities are necessary to be an effective Union Officer, Floor Rep (Steward), and/or Committee Member. Recognize the role, responsibilities, and duties of each of these positions.
When: March 25, 2026
Where: Live Virtual Via Microsoft Teams
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When: April 6, 2026
Where: Buzzards Bay, MA
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This comprehensive program is designed for healthcare professionals to acquire or improve their knowledge and skills in mechanical ventilation.
When: April 9, 2026
Where: Canton, MA
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Nurses are experts at caring for others-but often at the expense of their integrating self-care into even the busiest shifts. Because the best care truly begins when the caregivers are cared for.
When: April 15, 2026
Where: Live Virtual Via Zoom
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Learn how to identify the various types of grievances. Become familiar with the basic steps of filing and processing grievances with members.
When: April 15, 2026
Where: Live Virtual Via Microsoft Teams
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In this program, we will define polypharmacy, discuss implications for both patients and healthcare systems, and outline the deprescribing process.
When: April 28, 2026
Where: Danvers, MA
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Learn how to identify the various types of grievances. Become familiar with the basic steps of filing and processing grievances with members.
When: April 29, 2026
Where: Live Virtual Via Microsoft Teams
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The nursing workforce today includes members of five different generations. Generational differences can create new challenges for achieving a harmonious workplace because of the merging of generations, including diverse work attitudes, beliefs, and values in the workplace.
When: April 30, 2026
Where: Virtual Via Live Zoom
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