The following letter and resources for CUPE members with temporary immigration status has been sent to all Manitoba Locals.
Sisters, Brothers, Friends,
On behalf of CUPE Manitoba, please share this notice with members of your Local:
ATTN: CUPE Members working with temporary immigration status/temporary work permits.
Are you an international student, on a temporary work permit, or waiting for your permanent residency application?
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Manitoba, representing 37,000 public sector workers across the province, welcomes the introduction of Bill 29: The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act. This bill helps ensure safer workplaces for all Manitoba workers.
The definition of psychological health and safety has been a longheld priority of CUPE locals, who have fought to get it into our Collective Agreements and workplace policies for over a decade.
CUPE Manitoba’s Indigenous Council is hosting a second Beading Night on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025. This event will build participation and connection for Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit members as an Indigenous Council event. Those participating are also encouraged to join the Indigenous Council!
On behalf of CUPE Manitoba's Indigenous Diversity VP, Brandon Murdock, and Indigenous Council Co-Chair, Lynn Waldner, at your earliest convenience, please encourage participation in your Local.
Letter from CUPE Manitoba's Diversity Vice-President for Racialized Workers, Karen Brown (Local 204).
February is officially recognized as Black History Month, but I believe that celebrating Black history should be a year-round endeavor. It goes beyond just learning about prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr.
In our diverse world, there are countless opportunities to honour the rich history, culture, food, and dance associated with Black heritage.
On February 11, CUPE Manitoba President Gina McKay presented a number of CUPE priorities to the Manitoba Minister of Finance during the government’s budget consultation.
McKay highlighted the importance of investing in good Manitoba jobs, bringing services and work back in-house from the previous government's privatization, and rejecting continued privatization of public services.
Today the Manitoba Government announced the funding increases school divisions should expect for the coming year. While the funding increases provide stable, predictable support for school divisions, CUPE will continue to advocate for individual school divisions to ensure adequate supports for students and staff.
“CUPE believes building supports for students and education support staff should be the top priority for school divisions in the coming year,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.
Manitoba’s largest health care union applauds government efforts to fix health care
For immediate release
February 7, 2025
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – The union representing 19,000 health care support workers in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Shared Health applauds the NDP government’s efforts to address the staffing crises, calling it a “huge relief” for front-line workers.
For immediate release February 5, 2025
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – The union representing 19,000 health care support workers in Manitoba is welcoming the government’s move to change leadership at Shared Health and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
“For too long the health authorities have been replacing dedicated front-line health workers with private agency staff, and we are pleased to see the government’s efforts to ensure a change in direction,” said Shannon McAteer, Health Care Coordinator for the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
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).
An Invitation for Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit CUPE members!
The CUPE MB Indigenous Council is hosting a Beading Night for Indigenous CUPE members. It has been postponed to January 8th from 530-730 PM in Winnipeg. If you are an Indigenous CUPE member and would like to sign up, please send a quick email to: officeadmin@cupe.