President Gina McKay is on tour from Brandon to Flin Flon April 16-20 with stops in Brandon, Dauphin, Swan River, The Pas, and Flin Flon. Follow CUPE Manitoba on Facebook for photos and updates. Gina is hosting regional meetings and visiting worksites to connect with members, along with CUPE's health care and municipal sector coordinators.
A letter from Daniel Richards, 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity Representative – CUPE Manitoba
This Friday and every March 31st most of the world observes International Trans Day of Visibility. A day to celebrate trans people and raise awareness about the discrimination still faced by Transgender people worldwide.
In 1948 the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to set out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
Indigenous water protectors, CUPE leaders Gina McKay, Gord Delbridge, and elected CUPE MB Indigenous Representative Brandon Murdock, Elder Gramma Shingoose, the Southern Thunderbird Medicine Drum group, and speakers including NDP MLA for Winnipeg-St Johns Nahanni Fontaine and activist Sadie Lavoie gathered at the Oodena Celebration Circle at the Forks to mark World Water Day on Wednesday.
In 1966 the United Nations proclaimed March 21 the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to honour and remember the victims of the Sharpeville South Africa massacre.
On March 21, 1960, sixty nine peaceful protesters were killed by law enforcement and at least 180 were injured physically. They were peacefully protesting the use of pass laws in South Africa which were very similar to the pass system Canada used to control Indigenous peoples.
Announcement (from CUPE 1063 bargaining update #25)
On Thursday March 16, 2023, CUPE 1063 and the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba agreed on a tentative new collective agreement pending ratification. Strike action will be suspended.
The agreement will have to be approved by both the CUPE 1063 Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the WCB.
WORLD WATER DAY 2023 WHEN: March 22, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM WHERE: The Forks, Oodena Celebration Circle, Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Join speakers, drummers, and community activists to Celebrate World Water Day and learn how we must protect clean water across Manitoba and the world. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/757676125704261 Download…
CUPE Manitoba is a proud member of the Manitoba Health Coalition. The following media release was issued by the MHC February 27, in collaboration with CUPE and other coalition members.
WINNIPEG (TREATY 1 AND HOMELAND OF THE RED RIVER METIS) - Following on the most recent in a tragic series of home care stories in the media, the Manitoba Health Coalition (MHC) has joined with several health care unions with members in home care delivery to call on the Stefanson PC government to stop hiding the disaster unfolding in Manitoba’s home care system and provide families with accurate and up-to-date program information.
The following Meetings of CUPE Manitoba’s Standing Committees (Issues-based committees only) are scheduled with elections to take place for Chairs and Co-chairs. These meetings have been scheduled by staff committee liaisons in coordination with the members who participated in the committee welcome meetings. All other Issues-based Standing Committees have held elections and continue to meet (see schedule and more information below).
Election Readiness Session
Tuesday, May 16
1-4pm
Keystone Centre, Brandon
Manitoba Election 2023 is fast-approaching.
Learn foolproof methods to activate members.
Talk about technical details and rules.
Join with members across the province to build skills and talk strategy.
Target the issues and campaigns that matter most to members.
Every CUPE local in Manitoba has an important role to play.
Get to know your CUPE Manitoba Executive Diversity Reps!
Each of these informal online meetings is open to CUPE members who identify with the specific equity group listed. Please drop in to say hello, meet the elected representative, and have a chat. No registration required.
*Stay tuned for meetings with the CUPE Manitoba Indigenous Representative and Young Members' Representative.