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For information on Jordan's Principle, please click here to visit the website. CUPE Manitoba is committed to heightening awareness about this important issue and we encourage members to review and sign the Joint Declaration in Support of Jordan's Principle.
Local 500 is launching a new 30-second TV ad that highlights the risks of putting Winnipeg's public services in the hands of for-profit corporations.
"At a time when private delivery of many of the city's services is being considered by the Mayor and some members of Council, it's important to remind the public of what we have lost, and let them know we are at risk of losing even more," said Mike Davidson, President of CUPE Local 500.
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Whether you are an experienced Shop Steward or just getting involved, talk to your local executive about attending the 2013 CUPE Winter School: January 24-27, 2013
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CUPE’s Respect Campaign is honoured to once again support Steve Braun’s Walk for the Shelters as he walks from Winkler to Winnipeg to raise money for two women’s shelters, drawing attention to the fact that women’s shelters across Manitoba lack the funding necessary to provide adequate services to victims of domestic violence.
An overwhelming majority of workers at the Town of The Pas voted 96% in favour of a strike mandate in a vote conducted on September 13th. The workers belong to Local 745 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and have been negotiating since March 2011.
On August 14th and 15th, the Parties met with a Conciliation Officer to work towards a fair deal.