Maples Personal Care Home Employees to Hold Information Pickets
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Maples Personal Care Home Employees Vote to Strike
Winnipeg – An overwhelming majority (94%) of employees at Maples Personal Care Home voted in favour of a strike mandate in a vote conducted on Friday, June 28th.
These employees include health care aides, dietary aides and kitchen staff. Bargaining reached a stalemate over fair wages and employees calling for increased staffing in the personal care home.
National Aboriginal Day – June 21
Click here to Download a PDF of the letter from CUPE National President, Paul Moist and CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer, Charles Fleury. - See more at: http://cupe500.mb.ca/news/news-archive/national-aboriginal-day-is-june-21/#sthash.9PCGy6gO.dpuf
National Aboriginal Day is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
Another Emterra group looking to join CUPE
Another Emterra group looking to join CUPE
Story by CUPE Local 500
Another group of Emterra workers have decided to seek union representation through CUPE Local 500.
On May 29, a certification vote was held at the Manitoba Labour Board for the Drivers and Swampers at Emterra in Winnipeg.
"We're encouraged and excited that these workers are interested in joining the Union," said Local 500 President Mike Davidson.
City Council votes against contracting out of Winnipeg’s public golf courses
City Council votes against contracting out of Winnipeg's public golf courses
Story by CUPE Local 500
May 29, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Today, Winnipeg City council voted 8-7 against a proposal led to contract out the management and operation of Winnipeg's public golf courses to a private company. The proposal, which was spearheaded through the City’s Alternate Service Delivery (ASD) Committee, chaired by Deputy Mayor Russ Wyatt, was, another move to contract out a public service and community asset.
CUPE 500 welcomes Emterra Recycling workers as its newest members in Winnipeg
Emterra recycling workers in Winnipeg have voted to become members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
"We are very honoured and privileged to welcome our newest members to CUPE," says CUPE Local 500 President Mike Davidson. "All workers have the right to be represented by a union, and we are looking forward to negotiating a fair contract on their behalf.
CUPE Manitoba celebrates the International Day of the Midwife
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will join thousands around the world in celebrating the International Day of the Midwife on May 5.
The day will be marked in Manitoba with a rally and picnic on the grounds of the Provincial Legislature in Winnipeg. CUPE Manitoba President Kelly Moist will be speaking at the rally, highlighting the services provided by midwives in across the provinces and around the world.
School Support Staff Week declared in Manitoba
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced the establishment of “School Support Staff Week” following his remarks at the CUPE Manitoba 50th Anniversary Convention to over 200 CUPE delegates at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
This week's announcement was an exciting moment for the CUPE Manitoba school division sector who have been calling for a week of recognition for Manitoba's education support staff who work tirelessly every day to help our children succeed.
CUPE Manitoba members present $50,000 to CancerCare Manitoba
WINNIPEG – CUPE Manitoba will present a $50,000 cheque to CancerCare Manitoba in support of Camp Indigo, a camp dedicated to providing support to Manitoba children with cancer. The money is the most recent contribution the union’s members are making to pediatric oncology as part of ongoing fundraising for Manitoba children who have cancer.