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News

Education Assistants for River East Transcona School Division Join CUPE

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Education Assistants working for the River East Transcona School Division have voted to join CUPE following a successful card-signing campaign and a labour board issued vote. The final issuing on the certificate remains before the board. These 600 new members are joining CUPE’s strong and growing education sector.

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Health Care

CUPE Optimistic That Improved Benefits Plan Will Increase Retention and Recruitment Initiatives

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest health care union says a newly improved benefits plan for healthcare workers–funded equally by employers and employees–will help make Manitoba a more competitive option for healthcare workers across Canada.“This will make a big difference in the lives of healthcare workers,” said Margaret Schroeder, President of CUPE 204, representing healthcare support workers in the WRHA and Shared Health.

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Municipal

CUPE Applauds Investment into NorMan Regional Recreation Facilities

CUPE Applauds Investment into NorMan Regional Recreation FacilitiesWINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour union says the Wab Kinew government has made smart investments in Northern Manitoba’s recreation infrastructure.

“This will make a big difference in the lives of The Pas families,” says Clayton Paul, President of CUPE 745. “It’s important for youth in the North to have high-quality opportunities to have fun and relax.

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News

CUPE Manitoba: Education Funding Falls Short as School Divisions Face Growing Deficits

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – CUPE Manitoba is disappointed in Manitoba government’s latest education funding announcement. The funding falls short of what Manitoba schools need and leaves many school divisions facing significant financial deficits as they head into a critical bargaining year.

“CUPE Manitoba appreciates the government’s commitment to public education, but this announcement fails to meet the moment,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

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Events

Save the Date: 2026 CUPE MB Convention

Please Save the Date for the 62nd Annual CUPE Manitoba Convention, taking place April 21st to 24th, 2026, in Winnipeg - Treaty 1, Manitoba.

April 21st: CUPE Manitoba Sector Conference, 1-4pm. Convention Meet & Greet, New Delegates Session, and Registration: April 21st evening.

April 22 - 24th: 62nd Annual Convention.

The official 1st Call to Convention will be posted soon.

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School Sector

2026 School Division Sector Conference: Registration Open!

Registration is now open for the 2026 CUPE Manitoba School Division Conference taking place in Gimli, Manitoba - Treaty 1!

Join fellow CUPE members to discuss critical issues facing work in our K-12 education system.

The School Division Sector (SDS) Council aims to unite SDS Workers in Manitoba through the facilitation of discussion, communication, political action, strategic collective bargaining, and member education.

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News

2026 School Division Sector Conference – Save the Date!

Please mark your calendars and save the date for the 2026 CUPE Manitoba School Division Conference, taking place in Gimli, Manitoba - Treaty 1

Join fellow CUPE members to discuss critical issues facing work in our K-12 education system!

The School Division Sector (SDS) Council aims to unite SDS Workers in Manitoba through the facilitation of discussion, communication, political action, strategic collective bargaining, and member education.

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Municipal

Utility Operators for City of Winkler Join CUPE

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Utility Operators with the City of Winkler have voted to join CUPE following a successful card-signing campaign under Manitoba Government’s card check legislation.

CUPE already represents a wide range of municipal workers across Southern Manitoba, including workers at the City of Morden. “We want to welcome these new members to CUPE,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

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Events

CUPE Manitoba to Launch Children’s Activity Book in Brandon, Treaty 2

BRANDON, TREATY 2 – CUPE Manitoba invites media and the community to participate in the Brandon area launch of CUPE Manitoba’s “We Work for Manitoba!” children’s activity book on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the CUPE Brandon Area Office located at 1911 Park Avenue.CUPE members will also be handing out the new activity book during this year’s Santa Claus Parade as part of CUPE Manitoba’s Dasher sponsorship and Holiday Bus parade entry.