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Further to our announcement in September, launching the new Committee Structure, we are progressing through our process of Committee Chair appointments.

The original announcement can be found here: Click here!

Our Committees serve a valuable function within the structure of our union. They provide a venue for greater member involvement, they collect and consider a wider diversity of viewpoints, provide critical advice to the CUPE Manitoba Executive, and are a venue for training and succession planning for our provincial leadership.

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At a joint press conference earlier today, President Gina McKay shared that CUPE Manitoba is proud to join together with the West Broadway Tenants Committee, the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Agencies, the Right to Housing Coalition, and Pride Winnipeg, in support of legislation that directly affects Manitoba workers and communities.

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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union supports incumbent mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham’s proposal to establish a committee to proactively address Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and data centre policy.

“Technological innovations are transforming workplaces across Canada, including in public services and public sector workplaces,” CUPE Manitoba president Gina McKay said. “CUPE is a leader in AI public policy and would welcome a seat at the table to ensure regulation is developed with a worker-centred approach.

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CUPE Manitoba Reminds Locals to Ensure Workplace are Complying with Free Menstrual Products in Workplaces

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union sent a letter to local presidents advising of changes to Manitoba’s Employment Standards Code requiring employers to provide free menstrual products to employees and offering assistance in enforcing this law.   

“This is an important initiative that prioritizes menstrual health,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “We want to make sure workers have the tools to ensure employers are complying with these new requirements.

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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union released five key actions the Manitoba Government can take to remove American companies from government contracts and support Winnipeg workers.

“We have heard the call loud and clear,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “We want to make sure that workers and local businesses come first and get the support they need to ensure we focus on building Manitoba’s local economy, not American companies.

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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union announced their support for the Government of Manitoba’s initiative providing free child care to low-income families.

“Manitoba has quickly taken the lead as providing the most consistent, affordable and high-quality child care,” said Gina McKay President of CUPE Manitoba. “We believe this government needs to be recognized for putting the child care needs of Manitobans front and centre.

Political Action

Statement from Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba

CUPE Manitoba stands with Dynacare workers represented by MAHCP.

Dynacare, a multimillion-dollar for-profit company is refusing to pay front-line workers a fair wage. This is unacceptable. 

Dynacare’s inability to prioritize the livelihoods of their own staff in Manitoba once again shows the failings of private companies contracted to do what should be public work.

Political Action

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – The city’s largest union questions mayoral candidate Kevin Klein’s suitability to lead in divisive times.

“At a time when CUPE has been advocating to council to favour Canadian workers, the last thing Winnipeg needs is a mayor who’ll bend a knee to American interests,” said Patrick Troughton, President of CUPE Local 500.

Municipal

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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.

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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Manitoba is calling on the provincial government to pass proposed amendments to The Residential Tenancies Act (Bill 13) and immediately implement updates to The Residential Rent Regulations.

"We applaud the Manitoba NDP government for prioritizing affordability for working-class Manitobans," said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.