CRNM and the CNA

1. CRNM and the CNA The Impact of the RHPA on this Relationship Cathy Rippin-Sisler, President CRNM January, 2014

2. Background • The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) is provincial legislation - article 10(3) creates concerns • Perception of conflict of interest is created; cannot protect the public AND advocate for the profession at the same time • Other professional Colleges were required to change

3. 2012 AGM Motion • That CRNM work with Manitoba Government and CNA to: • 1. Support a continued CNA membership for every registered nurse in Manitoba and • 2. Enable a mechanism by which the voice of Manitoba Registered Nurses can be heard in health and policy in the interest of the public • This motion was carried by the assembly and later endorsed by the Board

4. The Board’s Goal • To find a solution that: • Respects the language of the RHPA • Respects the AGM motion of the members • The Board also recognized that the relationship between CRNM and CNA could not remain the same

5. CRNM – CNA MOA • Oct 16, 2013 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was reached • The MOA includes: • Purchase of services from CNA for MB RNs • The right of CRNM registrants to be individual members of CNA • Statement that CRNM shall not pay CNA membership fees • Effective date of Oct 29th, 2013 continuing until December 31, 2017

6. CRNM – CNA MOA (cont’d) • Subject to further agreement, CRNM shall remain a Jurisdictional Member of CNA. • CRNM will work to support the development of another group who can serve as the Manitoba Jurisdictional Member of CNA

7. Termination • The current MOA can by amended/terminated by mutual written Agreement • CNA is also undergoing governance reorganizing and By-Law changes that may require changes to this agreement • Once these changes are clear, CNA and CRNM will review and modify the MOA as needed

8. Organizational Support for RNs What happens elsewhere?

9. ICN pillars ICN has identified three key pillars to the betterment of nursing and health • Professional practice • Regulation • Socio-economic welfare

10. Acts on behalf of NURSING to advance the profession and influence health and social policy Applying the ICN Model to British Columbia Acts on behalf of the PUBLIC to ensure nurses provide safe professional care Acts on behalf of NURSES to secure salary, benefits and working conditions

11. Appears absent to nurses Association ICN Model applied to Manitoba Currently Union (MNU) Regulator (CRNM) Set standards protect the public Negotiate wages and working conditions

12. Next Steps • The Board of CRNM believes it has responsibility to begin discussions with members on how they wish to relate to CNA • Organizing a “new voice” for MB RNs remains the outstanding challenge • Meeting was held January 15, 2014 with interested members

13. Outcome of the Meeting with Members • Members present expressed interest in working on further planning • Two co-chairs agreed to lead this work: • Tracey Fallak • Robin Finney • CRNM will facilitate communication with members regarding updates on these plans • Members wishing to get involved should email info@crnm.mb.ca