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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Mandatory minimum staffing ratios in health care could be a game changer – CUPEWINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest labour union says the NDP government’s blueprint for the year ahead is on the right track and offers important improvements for workers and seniors, including legislating minimum patient-to-staff ratios. CUPE urges the province to invest in public services adjacent to Northern development and continue building a strong public sector that provides valuable services and good jobs for Manitobans.
We’re excited to invite you to a special Organized Labour 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.