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WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – CUPE Manitoba is disappointed in Manitoba government’s latest education funding announcement. The funding falls short of what Manitoba schools need and leaves many school divisions facing significant financial deficits as they head into a critical bargaining year.

“CUPE Manitoba appreciates the government’s commitment to public education, but this announcement fails to meet the moment,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

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For immediate release February 5, 2026

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour union says the Wab Kinew government has nothing to learn from PC leader Obby Kahn on how to run healthcare in Manitoba.

“Obby Kahn was the face of a party that cut and privatized healthcare” says Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

Manitoba Hydro

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour Union says Manitoba Hydro needs to take advantage of the Manitoba NDP’s newest regulatory changes that allow for Manitoba Hydro to hire Institutional Safety Officers (ISOs).

“Wab Kinew’s NDP has made the changes needed to help keep Manitoba Hydro employees safe at work” says Michelle Bergen, President of CUPE 998.

Events

Please Save the Date for the 62nd Annual CUPE Manitoba Convention, taking place April 21st to 24th, 2026, in Winnipeg - Treaty 1, Manitoba.

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.

The official 1st Call to Convention will be posted soon.

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CUPE Manitoba will be holding the 28th Annual Winter School, February 26th - March 1st, 2026 in Gimli Manitoba. This is an excellent opportunity for CUPE members to build skills in labour relations, advocating for workers, and community action.

The courses for the 2026 Winter School include:

The Steward Learning Series: Conflict resolution, what stewards need to know about arbitration, duty to accommodate, and representing members in front of management

Next Level Communications: Speaking Up, Speaking Out: Leadership essentials, representing members in front of management, and women speaking out (adapted for all audiences)

Member Engagement: Solidarity School: Good meetings, anti-racist CUPE, essentials for inclusive unions, and strategic planning for Locals

For Registration information and to learn more about this year's courses and Winter School, please click the link below:https://cupe.

School Sector

Registration is now open for the 2026 CUPE Manitoba School Division Conference taking place in Gimli, Manitoba - Treaty 1!

Join fellow CUPE members to discuss critical issues facing work in our K-12 education system.

The School Division Sector (SDS) Council aims to unite SDS Workers in Manitoba through the facilitation of discussion, communication, political action, strategic collective bargaining, and member education.

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Please mark your calendars and save the date for the 2026 CUPE Manitoba School Division Conference, taking place in Gimli, Manitoba - Treaty 1

Join fellow CUPE members to discuss critical issues facing work in our K-12 education system!

The School Division Sector (SDS) Council aims to unite SDS Workers in Manitoba through the facilitation of discussion, communication, political action, strategic collective bargaining, and member education.

Municipal

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Utility Operators with the City of Winkler have voted to join CUPE following a successful card-signing campaign under Manitoba Government’s card check legislation.

CUPE already represents a wide range of municipal workers across Southern Manitoba, including workers at the City of Morden. “We want to welcome these new members to CUPE,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.

Events

BRANDON, TREATY 2 – CUPE Manitoba invites media and the community to participate in the Brandon area launch of CUPE Manitoba’s “We Work for Manitoba!” children’s activity book on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the CUPE Brandon Area Office located at 1911 Park Avenue.CUPE members will also be handing out the new activity book during this year’s Santa Claus Parade as part of CUPE Manitoba’s Dasher sponsorship and Holiday Bus parade entry.

Events

We are excited to share that CUPE Manitoba and the Brandon Area Locals have entered a Local 737 CUPE School Bus & walking group entry into the Brandon Santa Claus Parade again this year! We hope you will join us.

The parade will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, starting at 6 pm (see details below and poster attached).