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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.

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.

Community

CUPE Manitoba president Gina McKay is presenting the final installment of wildfire relief funds pledged earlier this summer by the CUPE National Executive Board to Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Policy Analyst Lucas Edmond.

“As of mid-September 2025, while many evacuees have returned home, we know there are still evacuees waiting to return home; the work is not done.

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Manitoba’s wildfires have impacted the lives of thousands across the province. The CUPE National Executive Board approved $50,000 to help relief efforts for Manitoba families affected by the forest fires and subsequent relocations.
While the province of Manitoba has lifted the provincial state of emergency, many Manitobans continue to rely on support from emergency relief organizations.

Community

It is with deep sadness that CUPE Manitoba learns of the sudden passing of Jason Schreyer, Winnipeg City Councillor for Elmwood-East Kildonan.

[caption id="attachment_102576" align="alignright" width="305"] CUPE 500 President Gord Delbridge stands with Councillor Jason Schreyer at pickets for stronger municipal public services[/caption]
Jason Schreyer was a friend to working families and a friend to labour.

Community

December 20th marks the conclusion of CUPE Manitoba’s “Stronger Together” workplace campaign for the United Way. This year, CUPE Manitoba was proud to present the United Way of Winnipeg with a $10,000 cheque, in addition to separate contributions to the United Way in Brandon and in the Pembina Valley (Morden/Winkler).

United Way of Winnipeg Labour Director Madelaine Dwyer received the $10,000 donation in person at the Union Centre today (with her son, Mason).

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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Staff at Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. (Ndinawe) voted overwhelmingly to join CUPE, Canada’s largest union.

Ndinawe is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth in Winnipeg.

“We are very pleased to welcome the staff at Ndinawe into CUPE,” said Gina McKay, CUPE Manitoba President. “The staff at Ndinawe are known for their compassion and tireless efforts for our community’s youth, and CUPE is proud to unite with these workers to help improve their own working environment.

Community

The CUPE Manitoba executive board made a donation of $5,000 to the Eugene Kostyra Memorial Trust Fund, supporting scholarships for students at St. John’s High School.

“CUPE Manitoba is proud to continue to honour Eugene’s legacy by supporting this wonderful scholarship program in his name”, said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

Community

Please see the attached job posting for the Manitoba health Coalition. MHC-Director-Job-Posting Oct 4th Application  

Childcare

April 26 – May 2, 2020 has been proclaimed as the 29th Week of the ECE.

On behalf of 37,000 CUPE members across Manitoba, we thank all early childhood educators, providers, and child care staff who are on the front-lines serving our community.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a greater public light on the incredible value our child care workers provide to the community, a value that has been under-recognized for decades, and as a result, early childhood educators and staff have historically been underpaid.