Category: Organizing

Another Emterra group looking to join CUPE

Story by CUPE Local 500
Another group of Emterra workers have decided to seek union representation through CUPE Local 500.

On May 29, a certification vote was held at the Manitoba Labour Board for the Drivers and Swampers at Emterra in Winnipeg.

"We're encouraged and excited that these workers are interested in joining the Union," said Local 500 President Mike Davidson.

May 30, 2013

Municipal

CUPE 500 welcomes Emterra Recycling workers as its newest members in Winnipeg

Emterra recycling workers in Winnipeg have voted to become members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

"We are very honoured and privileged to welcome our newest members to CUPE," says CUPE Local 500 President Mike Davidson. "All workers have the right to be represented by a union, and we are looking forward to negotiating a fair contract on their behalf.

May 7, 2013