CUPE MB Convention 2026
The Official 1st Call for CUPE Manitoba’s 62nd Annual Convention is live!
Convention will take place April 21st – 24th, 2026 in Winnipeg – Treaty 1, Manitoba, at the Radisson Hotel located in the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown.
The Radisson Hotel is located at:
288 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg – Treaty 1, Manitoba
R3C 0B8
Parking will be included in the hotel accommodation costs, and available onsite for a daily fee for all others.
The venue is wheelchair accessible: Elevators to all floors, ramps into Terrace Room venue, lift in main Convention Hall.
The Radisson Hotel is on the following City Transit routes:
https://winnipegtransit.com/routes/near/addresses/137296
1st Call to Convention
Download the 1st Call to Convention here:
1ST CALL TO CONVENTION
Contents : Location, Accommodations, Elections, Registration and MORE!
Convention Registration
Registration Link: Convention Registration 2026
Convention Small Local Assistance
Small Locals’ Application :
Click here to download the Application for Small Local Assistance!
Convention Young Workers’ Sponsorship
Young Workers’ Application :
Click here to download the Application for Young Workers’ Sponsorship!
Convention Sponsorship for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Sponsorship
BIPOC Sponsorship:
Click here to download the Application for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Sponsorship!
CUPE Manitoba Sector Conference
April 21st, 2026
Sector Conference Overview:
Conference Registration: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Call to Order: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Sector Conference Registration:
The Sector Conference Registration fee is included in the Convention Registration for Delegates & Alternates.
Non-Convention Sector Conference Delegate fees: $75 each Delegate
To Register, fill in the Convention Registration Form here:
62nd Annual CUPE Manitoba Convention
April 21st – 24th, 2026
Convention Overview:
April 21st: CUPE Manitoba Sector Conference, 1-4pm. Convention Meet & Greet, New Delegates Session, and Registration: April 21st evening.
April 22 – 24th: 62nd Annual Convention.
Resolution Writing Workshop
Are you attending CUPE Manitoba Convention this year? Would you like to write a Resolution or Bylaw Amendment to be considered by your Affiliated Local to submit to Convention by March 23rd?
Join CUPE Manitoba’s General VP in a workshop to explore tips for writing and speaking to Resolutions & Bylaw Amendments!
Workshop: Tips for Writing & Speaking to Resolutions
March 4th, 2026
Online: Zoom
Workshop time: 5 – 7 PM
To RSVP for this online discussion, please Email our Convention team with the subject line: Resolution Workshop
RSVP to: officeadmin@cupe.mb.ca
Once your registration is confirmed, a Zoom link will shared ahead of the event.
Jack Rodie Award
The official call for nominations is open for the 2026 Jack Rodie Award. All Affiliated Locals can submit nominations by filling in the Nomination Form in full, and submitting to the CUPE Manitoba office by March 23rd @ 4 PM.
Completed Nomination Forms can be Emailed to: officeadmin@cupe.mb.ca with the subject line: Jack Rodie Nomination.
The selection for this year’s recipient will be made by the CUPE Manitoba selection committee and will be announced on the floor of the 2026 CUPE Manitoba Convention.
Only the nominating Local of the selected recipient will be notified of the selection prior to Convention. Should the recipient not be attending Convention, arrangements will be made directly with the Local for the presentation of the award at a suitable time.
Thank you to all Locals for nominating CUPE members!
Award Criteria for the Jack Rodie Award:
The Jack Rodie Award was created to be presented to a CUPE member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to the Union movement.
Criteria:
-The nominee must be a CUPE member from a Local Affiliated to CUPE Manitoba;
-The nomination must come from an Affiliated Local or member of an Affiliated Local of CUPE Manitoba; and
-Nominees should be members who have displayed a long-term commitment to Union activism, and who fosters a positive image amongst the membership in both the Local and community.
To learn more about Brother Jack Rodie and review the Award Criteria, please review the 1st Call to Convention by clicking here!
Charitable Works Committee Launches the Silent Auction Request!
This year, the Charitable Works Committee is asking Locals to consider a donation of Local swag to be added to prize baskets, a prize basket from the Local or a monetary donation so that prizes can be purchased for the silent auction!
Please click on the poster to download a copy to share with your Executive.
Thank you for your participation! We appreciate your support and consideration for the Charitable Works Committee Silent Auction.
For more information, please contact the CUPE Manitoba office at:
officeadmin@cupe.mb.ca