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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.

Municipal

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.

Childcare

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.

Manitoba Budget

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.

Manitoba Budget

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.

News

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.

Committees

We are proud to share two (2) new opportunities for Affiliated CUPE Local Members in Manitoba! As we work hard to Build Stronger Locals in Manitoba, many opportunities will be rolled out throughout the year for Sectors, Leaders and Members alike.

What’s New at CUPE Manitoba?

At CUPE Manitoba's 2025 Convention, delegates voted to adopt two (2) Resolutions that will provide an opportunity for members from Affiliated Locals the opportunity to join in 2026.

Municipal

Coalition representing frontline workers to advance comprehensive 5-Point Plan for Safer, Stronger Downtown

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 - A new coalition of unions representing tens of thousands of frontline workers has formally united under the banner Workers for Downtown Public Safety. The coalition includes:Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM)Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU)Canada Employment & Immigration Union/Public Service Alliance of Canada (CEIU-SEIC/PSAC)United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg (UFFW)United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)

Together, these unions represent workers in transit, emergency services, retail, public services, and community programs.

Bargaining

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – CUPE 3473 invites media and the community members to join an information picket at the Louis Riel School Division Administration Building following a recent strike vote.

CUPE members will be present to make their voices heard and to build pressure for a fair deal ahead of conciliation efforts beginning next week.

Municipal

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Winnipeg’s largest union says that Winnipeg City Council needs to go back to the drawing board on the Request for Proposals (RFP) for garbage and recycling services.

“The garbage contract stinks,” said Gord Delbridge, President of CUPE 500. “From start to finish, the process, the bids, and the contractor selected all need to be trashed.