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Protect, strengthen and expand health care; town hall meeting in Winnipeg

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Protect, strengthen and expand health care; town hall meeting in Winnipeg

Winnipeg – Manitoba is facing a $1.4 billion cut to health care funding by the federal government over the next ten years. By refusing to sign a new health accord with the provinces, the federal government is abandoning its responsibility to protect quality public health care services for all Manitobans.

Tonight in Winnipeg, the Council of Canadians and the Canadian Union of Public Employees are hosting a town hall meeting to discuss what these cuts will mean for Manitobans, and what can be done to support public solutions to make our health care stronger for all Canadians.

“With fair federal funding, we can create the health care system we need, with quality public health care for every Manitoban and every Canadian,” says Maude Barlow, national chairperson of the Council of Canadians. “But when the federal government let the 2004 Health Accord expire and refused to negotiate a new agreement with the provinces and territories, it walked away from its responsibility to protect our public health care system.”

Barlow will be joined by Paul Moist, national president of CUPE, at tonight’s town hall and will discuss the need for the federal government to be a full partner with Manitoba and the other provinces and territories on health care.

“Without a new agreement, it will mean $36 billion less for Medicare over the next 10 years. This is not acceptable,” says Moist. “Over 87 per cent of Canadians – in every region of the country and across party lines – support public solutions to make health care stronger. What we’re missing is real federal leadership to protect our public health care system.”

The town hall will feature in-depth discussions on how health care funding cuts will affect services for Manitobans, and explore effective ways to expand public health care to better serve the changing needs of Canadians – such a public home care, long-term care and a national pharmacare program.

The Council of Canadians and CUPE invite the public to participate in the town hall meeting. Media are also invited to attend.

When: Thursday, April 17
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Canad Inns Club Regent
1415 Regent Ave. West
Winnipeg, MB

Protect, strengthen and expand health care; town hall meeting in Winnipeg

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Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba is facing a $1.4 billion cut to health care funding by the federal government over the next ten years. By refusing to sign a new health accord with the provinces, the federal government is abandoning its responsibility to protect quality public health care services for all Manitobans.

This week in Winnipeg, the Council of Canadians and the Canadian Union of Public Employees are hosting a town hall meeting to discuss what these cuts will mean for Manitobans, and what can be done to support public solutions to make our health care stronger for all Canadians.

Protect, Strengthen and Expand Health Care Town Hall

Why we need a new Health Accord

Who:              

Maude Barlow

National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians

Paul Moist

National President of CUPE

Tim Sale

Former Minister of Health Manitoba, community activist

When:             Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where:            Canad Inns Club Regent, 1415 Regent Ave. West, Winnipeg, MB

Media are invited to attend.

Check out the Facebook page: Manitobans for Public Health Care

CUPE Manitoba Convention a Great Success

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CUPE members from across Manitoba gathered in Brandon for the 51st CUPE Manitoba Convention to discuss, debate, and set a strong agenda for CUPE in the coming year. Nearly 200 members, activists, staff, and guests met at Brandon’s Keystone Centre from March 16th – March 19th and tackled issues including the dangers of multi-tiered collective agreements, access to clean public drinking water in Northern and Aboriginal communities, the Health Accord campaign, expanding the CPP, and mobilizing for the upcoming 2014 municip

al elections – among many more!

Front-and-centre was discussion on new ways of reaching out to CUPE members, and the importance of communicating the work of our union to workers across the province. This discussion was rooted in CUPE’s Unite for Fairness project, with the aim of generating conversations with every one of the 25,000 CUPE members in Manitoba.

Special guest speakers included the Premier of Manitoba, Greg Selinger, the Mayor of Brandon, Shari Decter Hirst, Jan Chaboyer, 1st Vice-President, Brandon Labour Council, Denis Bolduc, General Secretary of SCFP Quebec, and Tom Graham, President of CUPE Saskatchewan.

Delegates also heard from CUPE National President, Paul Moist, CUPE National Secretary Treasurer, Charles Fleury, President of the Manitoba Federation of Labour, Kevin Rebeck, and Darren Steinhoff of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

Brother Paul Moist provided a breakfast presentation on the state of the Canadian and global economy, and how unions play a positive role in stimulating both economic and social justice. Other presentations included an overview of the Health Accord, workplace health and safety, the Supreme Court’s Lavigne decision, and a special presentation by CUPE Manitoba President Kelly Moist on her participation in the CUPE Global Justice solidarity tour to the Philippines.

Delegates also raised over $6,500 in support of CancerCare Manitoba’s pediatric oncology.

The annual Jack Rodie award was presented via Skype to Sister Arlene Macklem of Local 998, who was in Guatemala, in honour of her decades of dedication to CUPE Manitoba, the CUPE Manitoba Human Rights Committee, and to social justice at home and abroad.IMG_8759

CUPE is proud of the work of members in Manitoba, and

looks forward to another year of strong activism across the province.

CUPE MANITOBA RURAL TOUR-MEET AND GREET RECEPTIONS

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The CUPE Manitoba Executive board will be embarking on a rural tour at the end of September, 2013.  Events are being held in Selkirk, Brandon, Dauphin, Flin Flon and The Pas and we hope to engage members from all locals in these areas.

Below please find a list of the all the events that are planned for the 2013 Rural Tour.  Enclosed there is a poster that is specific to your region, please share this information within your locals and encourage members to attend.

At each destination CUPE Manitoba Executive Board will be hosting a Meet and Great Reception to celebrate; Health Care Support Workers Week, CUPE’s 50th Anniversary, Year of the New and Young Member and all CUPE Manitoba Members hard work and dedication.

CUPE Manitoba will also be providing updates on current issues and events and are looking forward to hearing from you!  Please come with any questions or suggestions that you may have.

Selkirk: September 30           4:30 pm – 5:30 pm:  Selkirk Park-Site #2

Brandon: October 1              11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Brandon regional office, 1911 Park Avenue

Dauphin: October 1              6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dauphin regional office, 121-1st Street SW

Flin Flon: October 2              6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Victoria Inn Flin Flon

The Pas: October 3                6:00 pm- 9:00 pm: Super 8 Motel-1717 Gordon Avenue

Please do not hesitate to contact the CUPE Manitoba office if you have any further questions about these events.  We look forward to seeing you at one of these upcoming events.

 

CUPE Manitoba members present $50,000 to CancerCare Manitoba

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WINNIPEG – CUPE Manitoba will present a $50,000 cheque to CancerCare Manitoba in support of Camp Indigo, a camp dedicated to providing support to Manitoba children with cancer. The money is the most recent contribution the union’s members are making to pediatric oncology as part of ongoing fundraising for Manitoba children who have cancer.

“We started fundraising among our members in the 1990s when we adopted pediatric oncology as our ongoing charity,” CUPE Manitoba President Kelly Moist said. “CUPE’s commitment to our community is strong, and we are proud to donate to such an important cause as supporting children in need.”

CUPE Manitoba members have provided more than $100,000 over the past decade to pediatric oncology through fundraising and donations. This year’s contribution of $50,000 is the largest single donation made, and coincides with CUPE’s 50th anniversary this year.

“Since 1963, CUPE has made important contributions to Manitoba, and this donation reflects our commitment to making Manitoba a better place for everyone.”

CUPE Manitoba will present a $50,000 cheque to CancerCare Manitoba Camp Indigo at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the CUPE Manitoba Convention in the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

In Manitoba, CUPE represents approximately 25,000 members working in health care facilities, personal care homes, school divisions, municipal services, social services, child care centres, public utilities, libraries and family emergency services.

CUPE Manitoba’S 50th annual convention In Winnipeg May 2 – 4

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WINNIPEG- More than 200 delegates will gather at the Winnipeg Convention Centre for the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Manitoba.

Canada’s largest public sector union was founded at the Hotel Fort Garry in Winnipeg on September 24, 1963.
Speakers at this year’s convention include:

Thursday, May 2

  • 10:00 a.m. Premier Greg Selinger
  • 2:30 p.m. Paul Moist, CUPE National President

Friday, May 3

  • 10:30 a.m. Robert Chernomas, Professor of Economics, University of Manitoba
  • 11:00 a.m. 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion with former CUPE Manitoba Presidents

Saturday, May 4

  • 10:00 a.m. Presentation to CancerCare

In Manitoba, the Canadian Union of Public Employees represents approximately 25,000 members working in health care facilities, personal care homes, school divisions, municipal services, social services, child care centres, public utilities, libraries and family emergency services.