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Community

CUPE Manitoba mourns the loss of Winnipeg City Councillor Jason Schreyer

It is with deep sadness that CUPE Manitoba learns of the sudden passing of Jason Schreyer, Winnipeg City Councillor for Elmwood-East Kildonan.

[caption id="attachment_102576" align="alignright" width="305"] CUPE 500 President Gord Delbridge stands with Councillor Jason Schreyer at pickets for stronger municipal public services[/caption]
Jason Schreyer was a friend to working families and a friend to labour.

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Long Term Care

Broken payroll takes its toll on Manitoba personal care home workers

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Frontline health care support workers in Extendicare personal care homes will be picketing outside Tuxedo Villa Personal Care Home today, April 9, calling out the private operator’s broken payroll system that has resulted in dozens of grievances.

“Care workers shouldn’t have to be worried every two weeks if they are being paid correctly,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

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Global Justice

CUPE Members with Temporary Immigration Status

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?

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Health & Safety

CUPE Manitoba Welcomes Safer Workplaces as a Result of Measures in Bill 29

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.

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Indigenous Solidarity

Indigenous Council Beading Night, Part 2

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.

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Events

Celebrating Black History Month in Manitoba

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.

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Childcare

CUPE Manitoba presents to public budget consultations

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.

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News

Manitoba school funding an opportunity to improve education for students and front-line staff

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.

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Health Care

Manitoba’s Largest Health Care Union Applauds Government Efforts to Fix Health Care

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.