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As one of 50 signatories who recently called on the province to swiftly implement protections for renters, CUPE Manitoba applauds Tuesday's announcement that provincial regulations are being amended in favour of working Manitobans and their families. 

"Manitobans are facing a cost of living crisis and these regulation changes limiting rent increases are a crucial protection for working people in the province," said CUPE Manitoba president Gina McKay.

Events

CUPE Manitoba is proud to recognize Healthcare Support Workers' Week, taking place October 19 - 23, 2026.

This week, CUPE Manitoba is celebrating the over 19,000 CUPE members who work as Health Care Support Workers across Manitoba in Locals 204, 8600, 4270, 500, 2719, 1475, 2170, 4860, 4281, 2421, 3753, 5559, 2136, 2562, 2348 and 4376.

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Further to our announcement in September, launching the new Committee Structure, we are progressing through our process of Committee Chair appointments.

The original announcement can be found here: Click here!

Our Committees serve a valuable function within the structure of our union. They provide a venue for greater member involvement, they collect and consider a wider diversity of viewpoints, provide critical advice to the CUPE Manitoba Executive, and are a venue for training and succession planning for our provincial leadership.

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At a joint press conference earlier today, President Gina McKay shared that CUPE Manitoba is proud to join together with the West Broadway Tenants Committee, the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Agencies, the Right to Housing Coalition, and Pride Winnipeg, in support of legislation that directly affects Manitoba workers and communities.

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CUPE Manitoba Reminds Locals to Ensure Workplace are Complying with Free Menstrual Products in Workplaces

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union sent a letter to local presidents advising of changes to Manitoba’s Employment Standards Code requiring employers to provide free menstrual products to employees and offering assistance in enforcing this law.   

“This is an important initiative that prioritizes menstrual health,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “We want to make sure workers have the tools to ensure employers are complying with these new requirements.

Events

September 30th is a date for us to honour the Survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home. It is also a date for us reflect on the ongoing impacts of residential schools and colonialism, and to commit to moving forward in a spirit of truth, reconciliation, and meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities.

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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union released five key actions the Manitoba Government can take to remove American companies from government contracts and support Winnipeg workers.

“We have heard the call loud and clear,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “We want to make sure that workers and local businesses come first and get the support they need to ensure we focus on building Manitoba’s local economy, not American companies.

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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union announced their support for the Government of Manitoba’s initiative providing free child care to low-income families.

“Manitoba has quickly taken the lead as providing the most consistent, affordable and high-quality child care,” said Gina McKay President of CUPE Manitoba. “We believe this government needs to be recognized for putting the child care needs of Manitobans front and centre.

Political Action

Statement from Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba

CUPE Manitoba stands with Dynacare workers represented by MAHCP.

Dynacare, a multimillion-dollar for-profit company is refusing to pay front-line workers a fair wage. This is unacceptable. 

Dynacare’s inability to prioritize the livelihoods of their own staff in Manitoba once again shows the failings of private companies contracted to do what should be public work.

Committees

Are you interested in being the Chair for one of CUPE Manitoba's Committees?

We are excited to share the changes that are being made to make the CUPE Manitoba Committee structure more effective and engaged for all participants! The CUPE Manitoba Executive Board approved changes to the Committee structure September 3, 2026, following the 2026 Convention.