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We’re excited to invite you to a special Organized Labor Night on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m., as the Winnipeg Jets take on the Calgary Flames!
As part of this celebration, an exclusive ticket package is available starting at just $65, which includes a $15 concession card to use at the game.
October 20–24, 2025
CUPE Manitoba is proud to recognize Healthcare Support Workers’ Recognition Week, taking place October 20–24, 2025.
This week is dedicated to acknowledging the incredible contributions of healthcare support workers across Manitoba — the people who keep our healthcare system running with dedication, compassion, and care. Whether in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health centres, or other health settings, your work is essential to the well-being of Manitobans.
CUPE’s Engagement with Women’s History Month
Every October, CUPE Manitoba proudly joins Canadians in celebrating Women’s History Month a time to reflect on the contributions of women, in all their diversity, throughout history and to reaffirm our commitment to gender equality in our workplaces, communities, and beyond.
Promoting Union LeadershipAs Canada & Manitoba’s largest public sector union, CUPE is committed to creating opportunities for women, in all their diversity, to lead.
As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30th, it is important to take some time to reflect on the painful impact of residential schools and commit ourselves to reconciliation and justice for all Indigenous people.
CUPE’s has put together the information below and we would encourage everyone to read through it, reflect, and share it with your Locals and fellow CUPE activists.
CUPE Manitoba is proud to recognize the week of September 22 - 26, 2025, as School Support Staff Recognition Week in Manitoba. This important week acknowledges the great work of School Support Staff to our education system.
During this important week we will be celebrating the important contributions of School Support Staff in keeping our schools clean, getting children and youth to school safely and on time, keeping our schools running, shelves stocked with books, and helping our children and youth learn, grow and succeed.
CUPE Manitoba president Gina McKay is presenting the final installment of wildfire relief funds pledged earlier this summer by the CUPE National Executive Board to Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Policy Analyst Lucas Edmond.
“As of mid-September 2025, while many evacuees have returned home, we know there are still evacuees waiting to return home; the work is not done.
Many Flight Attendants call Manitoba home yet their home Local might be in Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary. No matter where CUPE members call home, we are with you in solidarity!
It’s time for your hard work to be recognized and compensated. The 20-30 hours unpaid must be accounted for!
If you’re a Flight Attendant who calls Manitoba home, we welcome you into our prairie labour movement!
CUPE Manitoba will be participating in the Filipino Street Festival again this year, as a GOLD Sponsor!
The Filipino Street Festival includes the Filipino Cultural parade on August 16th, alongside two full days of representation in the village with our CUPE MB tent (August 16-17) at Maples Multiplex, 434 Adsum Drive.
The new 2025 Fall Union Education calendar for Manitoba has been released. You can find it by clicking on the link below. Schedule FALL 2025 Education Calendar
Manitoba’s wildfires have impacted the lives of thousands across the province. The CUPE National Executive Board approved $50,000 to help relief efforts for Manitoba families affected by the forest fires and subsequent relocations.
While the province of Manitoba has lifted the provincial state of emergency, many Manitobans continue to rely on support from emergency relief organizations.