Two Manitoba unions are calling for stronger enforcement to protect health care workers from violence.

A report commissioned by the Manitoba Nurses Union and the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals found accepted violence-related injury claims involving missed work rose 41 per cent between 2022 and 2025.

That’s an increase from 368 claims to 520.

The review found no workplace safety prosecutions related to serious injuries or deaths caused by workplace violence in the provincial database examined. That finding does not include criminal proceedings.

The unions want stronger penalties, at least ten additional safety and health officers, and greater priority given to violence prevention.

They’re calling on the province to release an implementation plan with clear timelines.