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News

CUPE Manitoba will be holding the 28th Annual Winter School, February 26th - March 1st, 2026 in Gimli Manitoba. This is an excellent opportunity for CUPE members to build skills in labour relations, advocating for workers, and community action.

The courses for the 2026 Winter School include:

The Steward Learning Series: Conflict resolution, what stewards need to know about arbitration, duty to accommodate, and representing members in front of management

Next Level Communications: Speaking Up, Speaking Out: Leadership essentials, representing members in front of management, and women speaking out (adapted for all audiences)

Member Engagement: Solidarity School: Good meetings, anti-racist CUPE, essentials for inclusive unions, and strategic planning for Locals

For Registration information and to learn more about this year's courses and Winter School, please click the link below:https://cupe.

School Sector

Registration is now open for the 2026 CUPE Manitoba School Division Conference taking place in Gimli, Manitoba - Treaty 1!

Join fellow CUPE members to discuss critical issues facing work in our K-12 education system.

The School Division Sector (SDS) Council aims to unite SDS Workers in Manitoba through the facilitation of discussion, communication, political action, strategic collective bargaining, and member education.

News

Please mark your calendars and save the date for the 2026 CUPE Manitoba School Division Conference, taking place in Gimli, Manitoba - Treaty 1

Join fellow CUPE members to discuss critical issues facing work in our K-12 education system!

The School Division Sector (SDS) Council aims to unite SDS Workers in Manitoba through the facilitation of discussion, communication, political action, strategic collective bargaining, and member education.

Municipal

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Utility Operators with the City of Winkler have voted to join CUPE following a successful card-signing campaign under Manitoba Government’s card check legislation.

CUPE already represents a wide range of municipal workers across Southern Manitoba, including workers at the City of Morden. “We want to welcome these new members to CUPE,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

Events

BRANDON, TREATY 2 – CUPE Manitoba invites media and the community to participate in the Brandon area launch of CUPE Manitoba’s “We Work for Manitoba!” children’s activity book on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the CUPE Brandon Area Office located at 1911 Park Avenue.CUPE members will also be handing out the new activity book during this year’s Santa Claus Parade as part of CUPE Manitoba’s Dasher sponsorship and Holiday Bus parade entry.

Events

We are excited to share that CUPE Manitoba and the Brandon Area Locals have entered a Local 737 CUPE School Bus & walking group entry into the Brandon Santa Claus Parade again this year! We hope you will join us.

The parade will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, starting at 6 pm (see details below and poster attached).

Childcare

Mandatory minimum staffing ratios in health care could be a game changer – CUPEWINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour union says the NDP government’s blueprint for the year ahead is on the right track and offers important improvements for workers and seniors, including legislating minimum patient-to-staff ratios. CUPE urges the province to invest in public services adjacent to Northern development and continue building a strong public sector that provides valuable services and good jobs for Manitobans.

Events

CUPE Manitoba is proud to endorse the 2025 United Way Campaign in Manitoba! Throughout November and December, we’ll be running our “CUPE Stronger Together” Labour Campaign, and we invite all CUPE Locals across Manitoba to join us in supporting our communities.

As unionists, we recognize the long-standing partnership between the labour movement and United Way as a vital way to strengthen the communities where our members live and work.

Community

We’re excited to invite you to a special Organized Labour Night on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m., as the Winnipeg Jets take on the Calgary Flames!

As part of this celebration, an exclusive ticket package is available starting at just $65, which includes a $15 concession card to use at the game.

Events

October 20–24, 2025

CUPE Manitoba is proud to recognize Healthcare Support Workers’ Recognition Week, taking place October 20–24, 2025.

This week is dedicated to acknowledging the incredible contributions of healthcare support workers across Manitoba — the people who keep our healthcare system running with dedication, compassion, and care. Whether in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health centres, or other health settings, your work is essential to the well-being of Manitobans.