Update on Health Care Representation Votes – April 25, 2019
New details on the upcoming health care representation votes have been released. The latest update can be found by clicking on the link: Bulletin_Health_Care_Update_on_Votes_2019_04_25
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ADVANCE NOTICE: CUPE National Convention
CUPE National Convention is October 7 – October 11 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec. The official call for the 29th CUPE National Convention (along with credential forms) will be emailed by JULY 9th. Click here for more information.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Unite against Racism
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On this day, and every day, we continue to confront racism however it shows itself, including racial profiling and criminalization, lack of employment and education opportunities, precarious work, unequal access to public services, environmental racism and lack of basic human rights for migrant workers.
Week Long Summer School Registration Now Open
Attention CUPE activists, stewards and executive members. The upcoming Summer School registration is now open.
PRESS RELEASE: CUPE calls on government to postpone The Health System Governance and Accountability Act
WINNIPEG – CUPE 204 President Debbie Boissonneault called on the Manitoba Government to postpone newly tabled legislation that would cause the further restructuring of health care, citing the current restructuring and bargaining delays as the reason to wait.
“Three years ago, the government announced they were going to shake up health care and see what happened,” said Debbie Boissonneault, “The government didn’t even wait until the end of the first wave of changes to announce another round of upheaval.
March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD) – For women and for our union, not one step back
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8.
Across the country and in Manitoba, CUPE members will be participating in community events to honour the accomplishments of women and those who identify as women, to reaffirm our commitment to gender equality. This day also marks a call to action to end gender based violence in our community and in the workplace.
Update on Health Care Representation Votes – February 11, 2019
New details on the upcoming health care representation votes have been released. The latest update can be found by clicking on the link: Bulletin Update - February 11 , 2019
February is Black History Month
CUPE Manitoba is proud to celebrate Black History month to recognize the important past and present contributions of Black people and people of African descent.
"Every year we try to increase awareness about Black history,” said CUPE Manitoba President Gord Delbridge. “While we celebrate for the month of February, we must also acknowledge that the struggle for justice and equality must continue all year long.
PRESS RELEASE: CUPE RAISES RED FLAGS ON EDUCATION REVIEW
WINNIPEG – CUPE expressed concern for the potential changes coming to Manitoba’s K-12 education system. CUPE fears the government is considering radical changes that have the potential to throw the education system into chaos, contemplating simultaneously eliminating elected school trustees, merging or eliminating school divisions and considering changes to the funding model for education in Manitoba.
Update on Health Care Representation Votes – January 23, 2019
New details on the upcoming health care representation votes have been released. The latest update can be found here: Bulletin_Health_Care_Community_Support_Definition_2019_01_23