AGM 2024: Updates

Resolutions, Discussions, and NNW!

The 47th NSNU AGM will take place in Truro May 5-8, promising to be an enlightening and educational experience for all our attendees, familiar and new.

We are hopeful that nurses will get time off to participate in the event, as it affords us the opportunity to be together during National Nursing Week! The first
time in many years!

The AGM offers a face-to-face platform for members to inform and direct leaders and activists on matters of importance to the frontline.

The AGM also provides an opportunity for members to review constitutional language and, through the Resolution process, enact change by modifying language and introducing new articles to better serve union members and the organization.

Once again, the NSNU will invite leaders from across the county and labour representatives from our own province to participate. They will join us either in person or via video presentations to bring greetings and share their struggles, strategies, and victories from the past year.

Over the course of our meetings, delegates and observers will hear from Linda Silas, the president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, friends from affiliate organizations, and political officials. We’re hopeful Premier Houston and/or the Minister of Health and Wellness, Michelle Thompson will be on site to hear our concerns, take our questions, and provide answers.

Once again, we are welcoming nursing students from campuses across the province, and NSNU members from close to 100 of our 124 locals, representing all three sectors.

There are many opportunities to meet with colleagues, both socially and while during union business, in Truro, Nova Scotia’s Hub.

More information is available on the Members Only portal of nsnu.ca/AGM2024. Content is being added weekly to the AGM pages. E-memos will also be sent to table officers to ensure everyone is prepared and apprised of any changes and our ongoing preparations.

Dates, times and details to note:

• Registration for the AGM/Education Day opens on February 27 and closes on March 27 - registration is by Local.
• For those attending only the May 8 Education Day there is a separate registration form with Eventbrite. That link will be located at nsnu.ca/AGM2024.
• No group meals will be served at the Glengarry on Sunday, May 5.
• Regional and Component Meetings will take place on Sunday, May 5 beginning at 12:00 pm, concluding at 4:00 pm.
• The Hospitality Event will take at on Monday, May 6 starting at 6:30 pm at Belly Up BBQ & Grill on Robie St., Truro.
• Please bring your door prizes directly to the Hospitality Night event, ready to go. Do not leave them with NSNU or the venue staff. We will be selling 50/50 tickets at the event in aid of our charities. We are hopeful that there will be karaoke.
• The Charity Draw is still an important activity at the AGM. Locals are asked to donate items and buy tickets in support of Marguerite Centre and Hope House. Items are to be left with NSNU staff at registration by end of day May 6.
• The theme for the banquet is Denim and Diamonds Country Glitz Dance ‘N Hoedown. Come as your favourite Country persona to enjoy a laidback, rootin’ tootin’ evening.
• NSNU merchandise will be sold in the MacLeod Rooms. The NSNU accepts credit and debit card payments
• Deadline for Scholarship submissions March 22.
• Please consider donating menstrual health products for our Truro Food Bank drive – every bit helps. The dealine to donate is noon, May 7. 
• Keltic Clothing will be onsite at the Glengarry Hotel from May 6-8 to sell uniforms and accessories.