Combatng the Stigma of Addiction in Healthcare: Nursing Considerations

MNA Headquarters 340 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA, United States

Stigma is a major barrier to quality healthcare for people who use drugs and suffer from substance use disease. Experiences of dehumanization by health care workers are associated with care avoidance and self-directed hospital discharge among people who use drugs. It’s important that nurses understand the tools that destigmatize care at the individual level is... Read more »

Fundamentals of Worker’s Compensation

Live Virtual Zoom

To register: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org, and click the CE Programs/Events button. For questions or Non Members register by contacting: Liz Chmielinski 781-830-5719 or Dayana Ocasio 781-830-5723

Labor School: Role(s) of Union Officers, Representatives and Committee Members

Live Virtual Zoom

Description: 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. Register Online: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org, and click the Events... Read more »

The Gift of Five Wishes-

The Beechwood Hotel 363 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA

To register: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org, and click the CE Programs/Events button. For questions or Non Members register by contacting: Liz Chmielinski 781-830-5719 or Dayana Ocasio 781-830-5723

Labor School: Grievance Handling Basics 101

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: Learn how to identify the various types of grievances. Become familiar with the basic steps of filing and processing grievances with members. It is recommended that 101 is attended before 102 Dates: 101 - 6/10/2025     102 - 6/11/2025 Dates: 101- 8/12/2025      102 - 8/13/2025 Register Online: Members register by signing in to the MNA... Read more »

Labor School: Grievance Handling Basics 102

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: Explore investigative strategies and gain knowledge of the components necessary to develop an in-formation request. Learn how to handle grievances in a strategic manner that empowers and energizes the membership. It is recommended that 101 is attended before 102 Dates: 101 - 6/10/2025     102 - 6/11/2025 Dates: 101- 8/12/2025      102 - 8/13/2025 Register Online:... Read more »

Labor School: Building a Basic Contract Campaign

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: Starting from the ground up to organize and maximize member participation for strategic power to win a fair and strong contract for all members. Register Online: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org, and click the Events button.

Labor School: Bargaining Basics

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: Recognize basic strategies commonly utilized during the negotiation process. Review behaviors that are or are not acceptable at the bargaining table. Register Online: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org, and click the Events button.

Labor School: Grievance Handling Basics 101

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: Learn how to identify the various types of grievances. Become familiar with the basic steps of filing and processing grievances with members. It is recommended that 101 is attended before 102 Dates: 101 - 6/10/2025     102 - 6/11/2025 Dates: 101- 8/12/2025      102 - 8/13/2025 Register Online: Members register by signing in to the MNA... Read more »

Labor School: Grievance Handling Basics 102

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: Explore investigative strategies and gain knowledge of the components necessary to develop an in-formation request. Learn how to handle grievances in a strategic manner that empowers and energizes the membership. It is recommended that 101 is attended before 102 Dates: 101 - 6/10/2025     102 - 6/11/2025 Dates: 101- 8/12/2025      102 - 8/13/2025 Register Online:... Read more »

Labor School: Intro to Organizing Conversation 1

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: This training will introduce you to the organizing conversation structure. Practice learning how to use it to mobilize your coworkers to take action at work. Combining dissection of each element of the conversation with examples and breakout practice, including how to overcome "no". Register Online: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events... Read more »

Labor School: Intro to Organizing Conversation 2

Live Virtual via Teams
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Description: This training will introduce you to the organizing conversation structure. Practice learning how to use it to mobilize your coworkers to take action at work. Combining dissection of each element of the conversation with examples and breakout practice, including how to overcome "no". Register Online: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events... Read more »

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