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Emterra drivers and swampers join CUPE
Winnipeg – Emterra employees in Winnipeg have voted to become members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
“We welcome our newest members from Emterra into 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.”
CUPE will now represent approximately 185 Emterra employees, including garbage and recycling collection (drivers and swampers) as well as employees working in the recycling plant who voted to join CUPE in May, 2013.
“CUPE is committed to representing employees at Emterra”, concludes Davidson. “We believe that a strong unionized workforce is the best way to deliver the quality services that Winnipeggers rely on”.
CUPE Local 500 represents about 5,000 members who provide important municipal services in Winnipeg.
Labour Day Family Picnic!
You’re invited to a FREE family picnic celebrating Labour Day!
Winnipeg: Monday, September 2 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at Vimy Ridge Park, 821 Preston Ave.
Brandon: Monday, September 2 from 2-4 pm at Errol Black Park
There will be FREE hot dogs, music, games, a bouncy castle, and children’s entertainment! Come out and enjoy a beautiful Labour Day picnic!
Lions Housing Personal Care Home Employees to Hold Information Pickets
Health care aides at Lions Housing Personal Care Home will be holding a second information picket on Monday, August 19th from 2:30 – 4:30 pm.
CUPE Local 3729 is organizing the information picket to raise public awareness towards the ongoing issue of working short staffed in the personal care home, as well as to the low wages these health care aides are paid. The Local represents 80 health care aides ai the facility.
“Health care aides in long-term care facilities are underpaid, understaffed and overworked”
says Matt McLean, CUPE National Representative, “these employees provide valuable care for residents, and deserve respect from the employer in return.”
The collective agreement between CUPE Local 3729 and the employer expired in
September 2012.
“Addressing the issue of working short staffed is a priority for our members” says McLean,
“providing quality care to Manitoba’s seniors is what our members pride themselves on, and we ask that the employer take action to ensure adequate staffing.”
On Thursday, August 8th, CUPE Local 3729 held a strike vote where the members
unanimously voted for a strike mandate. The Local and the Employer met with a Conclliation Officer on August 12th and are scheduled to meet again with the Conciliation Officer on August 21.
“Our members are taking action in order to provide the level and quality of care we all
deserve” concludes McLean.
Lions Housing Personal Care Home is located at 320 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg.
ArlingtonHaus Employees Join CUPE
Winnipeg – Employees at ArlingtonHaus have voted to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
“We are honoured that employees at ArlingtonHaus have chosen to join Canada’s largest union,” says Debb Grimaldi, Acting Regional Director for CUPE. “We are looking forward to working with these new members and the employer to establish a first collective agreement for their workplace.”
CUPE now represents 24 employees at ArlingtonHaus, a senior’s community operated by The Bethania Group.
CUPE represents long-term care workers across Manitoba.
Lions Housing Personal Care Home Info Picket
Winnipeg – Health care aides at Lions Housing Personal Care Home will be holding an information picket on Thursday, August 8th from 2:30 – 4:30 pm.
CUPE Local 3729 is organizing the information picket to raise public awareness towards the ongoing issue of working short staffed in the personal care home, as well as to the low wages health care aides are expected to perform their duties on.
“Health care aides in long-term care facilities are underpaid, overworked, and often work short staffed” says Paula Raposo, CUPE Long-Term Care Coordinator, “these employees provide valuable care for residents, and deserve respect from the employer in return.”
The collective agreement between CUPE local 3729 and the employer expired in September 2012.
“Addressing the issue of working short staffed is a priority for our members” says Raposo, “providing quality care to Manitoba’s seniors is what our members pride themselves on, and we ask that the employer take action to ensure adequate staffing.”
Long-term care employees at CUPE Local 2719 (Maples Personal Care Home) held four days of information pickets in July, demanding that the issue of working short be addressed in their facility.
“Our members are taking action in order to provide the level and quality of care we all deserve” concludes Raposo.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is Canada’s largest union and represents more than 25,000 workers in Manitoba.
Health Care Support Workers’ Week Proclaimed!
Manitoba Minister of Health Theresa Oswald has once again proclaimed the second week of October as Health Care Support Workers’ Week!
This is a week designated to honour and celebrate all the health care support workers in Manitoba who work tirelessly every day to keep Manitobans safe, healthy and happy!
CUPE is proud to be an integral part in ensuring that Manitoba’s health care support workers are recognized for the important work you do.
Read the full proclamation below: