Social Impact Bonds give rise to concern
The Pallister Government’s first provincial budget offers minor improvements to many important areas of the public sector, says CUPE Manitoba.
“We are pleased to see this government’s continuation of funding to health care, education, post- secondary education, and social services,” says Kelly Moist, President of CUPE Manitoba.
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Today the Premier of Manitoba officially dropped the writ, beginning a month-long election that will determine the next government of Manitoba on April 19.
But what does this election mean for CUPE members?
The Conservatives and Liberals want to cut jobs, privatize services, and reverse the gains we have made as workers under the NDP.
The unions that represent Winnipeg’s municipal workers and the city’s administrative, supervisory, and professional staff, are calling for Mayor Bowman to end the Katz-era practice of not filling vacant positions.
“The city has been slowly eroding Winnipeg’s municipal workforce,” said Gord Delbridge, President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 500.
Town of The Pas and CUPE Local 745 are pleased to announce the ratification of a new 2-year collective agreement which covers approximately 69 employees. The employees include those in Administration, Public Works, Maintenance, Water Treatment Plant and the Wellness Center.
“We are glad that we have been able to work with the Town to ratify this new agreement” said Lori Sutherland, CUPE National Representative, “members of CUPE 745 are proud to deliver the public services that the community relies on, and look forward to working under this new contract”.
At its meeting held on January 5, 2016, the City of Winnipeg’s Standing Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works, agreed to meet with representatives of CUPE 500 to discuss the union’s recommendations to improve municipal snow clearing in Winnipeg.
On November 3, 2015, CUPE 500 presented a comprehensive report to the Committee, highlighting significant cost savings that could be found by bringing Winnipeg’s snow removal services back in-house.
The Pas – CUPE Local 745 is calling on town council to stand up for the municipal employees who work tirelessly for the community.
“As municipal workers in The Pas, we are proud of the services we provide to the community,” said John Gislason President of CUPE 745. “We are calling on town council to show us respect for the work we do”.
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s NDP government has once again offered the province a progressive vision for the upcoming year in its annual speech from the throne, in what CUPE Manitoba is calling “a responsible and visionary plan.”
“The Manitoba government has offered an incredibly progressive plan that reflects the needs of a great cross-section of Manitobans” said Kelly Moist, President of CUPE Manitoba, “offering paid leave for victims of domestic violence, ensuring support for new refugees, confirming funding for Shoal Lake’s freedom road – this is the whole package.
The CUPE Manitoba Solidarity Sector Conference is fast-approaching!
This is a great opportunity to meet with fellow CUPE members from your own sector, to discuss trends, issues, and opportunities within your sector (ie: Health Care, Long-Term Care, Municipal, Social Service & Childcare, Crowns, Education, etc).
Please contact CUPE Manitoba for more information!
The country’s slow economic recovery has left 2.8 million Canadians unemployed or underemployed. Nearly three quarters of the jobs created in the past six years have been precarious (part-time, temporary or in the self-employed sector). With limited job prospects, household debt is at an all-time high.
Soon, you will get to choose how we overcome these challenges.