Category: News

Municipal

Winnipeg, Treaty 1 –

The City’s largest union is applauding Mayor Gillingham’s recent campaign commitment to ensure municipal contracts are awarded locally, rather than to US-based or global corporations.

“Our union has been running a major campaign across social media and streaming platforms raising awareness about the impact of awarding major contracts to companies that don’t contribute to our local economy,” says Patrick Troughton, acting President of CUPE Local 500.

Municipal

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 –

Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham’s support for building social workers directly into the 911 emergency system is a crucial step in addressing the growing mental health crisis, says CUPE Local 500, representing Winnipeg’s municipal workers.

“Winnipeggers struggling through a mental health crisis in our city need a system that supports them right from the first call,” says Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

Municipal

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – It is with immense sadness that CUPE informs the community of the passing of Gord Delbridge, President of CUPE Local 500. Gord passed away last night, surrounded by his loved ones.

The loss of Gord is being felt deeply by the CUPE family across Canada, and especially here in Winnipeg.

Organizing

CUPE calls out union busting behaviour following certification of Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence

Employer lays off 70 of 80 health care aides the same day the labour board certifies CUPEas bargaining agent. Legal challenge in process.

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – On a day that should have been a day of celebration for the workers ofShaftesbury Park Retirement Residence (SPRR), many were in tears after receiving positiondeletion notices.

News

Late last month, CUPE Local 1063 - representing workers at the Workers' Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB), participated in the Canadian Compensation Employees' Union Conference.

The event occurs every two years and brings together a majority of Union Locals that represent members across Canada that work within their provincial WCB jurisdictions.

Human Rights

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 –

Manitoba’s largest labour union says a recent decision by the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Speaker banning words that call out harmful behaviour is wrongheaded and harmful.“The problem with racism isn’t the word ‘racism’,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “The problem is racist comments and actions.”

CUPE members were shocked last week when Progressive Conservative MLAs used harmful and racist stereotypes to degrade the Premier’s character.

Bargaining

CUPE members ratify new contracts with Louis Riel School DivisionFive-year agreements follow successful information picket by school support staff

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Locals 3473 and 4642 have ratified new five-year collective agreements with the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) covering educational assistants (EAs), custodians, bus drivers, and other support staff.

Municipal

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) employees working at Mobility Assist and Connect (MAC 24/7), who make up the DCSP foot patrol, joined CUPE 500 following a successful card sign campaign under the Manitoba Government’s card check legislation.

“DCSP workers play a critical role in maintaining safety and well-being in downtown Winnipeg,” said Gord Delbridge, President of CUPE 500.

Childcare

CUPE Manitoba recognizes and celebrates the Week of the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in Manitoba.

The week of the ECE is an important week to recognize and thank all Early Childhood Educators in Manitoba who work tirelessly to support our communities' children, youth and families.

To mark this important week, CUPE Manitoba shares a reminder to all CUPE Locals in Manitoba to extend a thank you to all Early Childhood Educators, Providers, and Child Care staff who are on the frontlines serving our communities and that Child Care is essential, and not just in times of crisis.

Manitoba Budget

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour union says while the 2026 Manitoba budget hit the target, it’s still far from a bullseye.

A glaring omission from the budget is the continued refusal to legislate staffing levels for health care support workers in personal care homes.

“One nurse to fifty patients is unacceptable, but nurses aren’t working alone; health care aides and dietary aides are doing hands-on patient care every single day and are consistently working short-staffed,” said Margaret Schroeder, President of CUPE 204.