The head of the Manitoba Nurses Union says she's concerned about a lack of transparency at Shared Health after the union obtained a report commissioned by the provincial health agency that found "safety lapses" at Winnipeg hospitals five years ago.

The unfair labour practice complaint against Shared Health was filed to the Manitoba Labour Board on Oct. 30, a union spokesperson told CBC News. The complaints allow workers or unions to seek recourse from the board over alleged unfair practices by their employer.

Shared Health's safety report was recently disclosed as part of proceedings involving a safety grievance the union filed against Winnipeg's Victoria Hospital in February 2024, the spokesperson said.

Union president Darlene Jackson said the report found "lapses in safety" at Winnipe

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