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Late last month, CUPE Local 1063 - representing workers at the Workers' Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB), participated in the Canadian Compensation Employees' Union Conference.
The event occurs every two years and brings together a majority of Union Locals that represent members across Canada that work within their provincial WCB jurisdictions.
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Manitoba’s largest labour union says a recent decision by the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Speaker banning words that call out harmful behaviour is wrongheaded and harmful.“The problem with racism isn’t the word ‘racism’,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “The problem is racist comments and actions.”
CUPE members were shocked last week when Progressive Conservative MLAs used harmful and racist stereotypes to degrade the Premier’s character.
CUPE members ratify new contracts with Louis Riel School DivisionFive-year agreements follow successful information picket by school support staff
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Locals 3473 and 4642 have ratified new five-year collective agreements with the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) covering educational assistants (EAs), custodians, bus drivers, and other support staff.
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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is warning against reckless calls from the Progressive Conservatives to force front-line health care workers back into unsafe environments, following the decision by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to suspend in-home services at a North End housing building due to serious safety concerns.
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – This week, CUPE Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation were granted leave by the Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in the Court of Appeal case concerning Bill 137: The Education Amendment Act, 2023.
In addition to concerns about the pre-emptive invocation of the notwithstanding clause to protect the Bill from being struck down by the courts, CUPE remains concerned that the legislation harms youth and sets a model for overriding workers’ Charter rights in the future.
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) employees working at Mobility Assist and Connect (MAC 24/7), who make up the DCSP foot patrol, joined CUPE 500 following a successful card sign campaign under the Manitoba Government’s card check legislation.
“DCSP workers play a critical role in maintaining safety and well-being in downtown Winnipeg,” said Gord Delbridge, President of CUPE 500.
CUPE Manitoba recognizes and celebrates the Week of the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in Manitoba.
The week of the ECE is an important week to recognize and thank all Early Childhood Educators in Manitoba who work tirelessly to support our communities' children, youth and families.
To mark this important week, CUPE Manitoba shares a reminder to all CUPE Locals in Manitoba to extend a thank you to all Early Childhood Educators, Providers, and Child Care staff who are on the frontlines serving our communities and that Child Care is essential, and not just in times of crisis.
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour union says while the 2026 Manitoba budget hit the target, it’s still far from a bullseye.
A glaring omission from the budget is the continued refusal to legislate staffing levels for health care support workers in personal care homes.
“One nurse to fifty patients is unacceptable, but nurses aren’t working alone; health care aides and dietary aides are doing hands-on patient care every single day and are consistently working short-staffed,” said Margaret Schroeder, President of CUPE 204.
For immediate release March 23, 2026
CUPE Calls on Government to Table Budget That Puts Manitoba Jobs First, Strengthen the Care Economy
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour union has released five key budget priorities it hopes to see reflected in this week’s provincial budget.
“CUPE represents public-sector workers across Manitoba,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.
CUPE 5567 Members to Picket Friday, Calling on Employer to “Fix Marymound”
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – CUPE members at Marymound Inc. in Winnipeg invite media and community members to join an information picket at Main Street and Leila Avenue, calling on Marymound to implement immediate improvements to support front-line workers and the youth they serve.