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The Second Call for the 2025 CUPE Manitoba Convention has been released and includes new updates, including:

An overview of the Agenda and Convention Speakers, an invitation to bring your banner to Convention, an official call for Silent Auction prizes and donations, an update to positions up for Election, a Collection Drive initiative in partnership with United Way Labour for Menstrual products, and many other Diversity and Committee opportunities at Convention, to name just a few!

Committees

CUPE Manitoba is calling all interested CUPE members in affiliated locals to join a provincial committee in 2025!
Contact your Local President and request to be a delegate/alternate for your Local on a committee, or just RSVP and show up to check out a committee, and contact your Local president later to become a delegate.

Manitoba Budget

WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – Manitoba’s largest union is pleased to see the NDP government’s Budget 2025 take new steps to strengthen public services as part of the province’s fiscal plan to meet the moment in Manitoba. This budget serves as a clear contrast to the cuts to programs and services in the United States.

Global Justice

The following letter and resources for CUPE members with temporary immigration status has been sent to all Manitoba Locals.

Sisters, Brothers, Friends,

On behalf of CUPE Manitoba, please share this notice with members of your Local:

ATTN: CUPE Members working with temporary immigration status/temporary work permits.

Are you an international student, on a temporary work permit, or waiting for your permanent residency application?

Health & Safety

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Manitoba, representing 37,000 public sector workers across the province, welcomes the introduction of Bill 29: The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act. This bill helps ensure safer workplaces for all Manitoba workers.

The definition of psychological health and safety has been a longheld priority of CUPE locals, who have fought to get it into our Collective Agreements and workplace policies for over a decade.

Indigenous Solidarity

CUPE Manitoba’s Indigenous Council is hosting a second Beading Night on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025. This event will build participation and connection for Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit members as an Indigenous Council event. Those participating are also encouraged to join the Indigenous Council!

On behalf of CUPE Manitoba's Indigenous Diversity VP, Brandon Murdock, and Indigenous Council Co-Chair, Lynn Waldner, at your earliest convenience, please encourage participation in your Local.

Events

As we prepare for our 61st Annual Convention in Brandon, MB - Treaty 2, the Local Resolution deadline of April 13th is quickly approaching. As a democratic, member-driven union, Convention resolutions help set the mandate for CUPE Manitoba.

To help build connection and support in writing resolutions, CUPE Manitoba and CUPE Education will be offering a Tips for Writing & Speaking to Resolutions online workshop for CUPE members.

Events

Letter from CUPE Manitoba's Diversity Vice-President for Racialized Workers, Karen Brown (Local 204).

February is officially recognized as Black History Month, but I believe that celebrating Black history should be a year-round endeavor. It goes beyond just learning about prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr.

In our diverse world, there are countless opportunities to honour the rich history, culture, food, and dance associated with Black heritage.

Childcare

On February 11, CUPE Manitoba President Gina McKay presented a number of CUPE priorities to the Manitoba Minister of Finance during the government’s budget consultation.
McKay highlighted the importance of investing in good Manitoba jobs, bringing services and work back in-house from the previous government's privatization, and rejecting continued privatization of public services.

News

Today the Manitoba Government announced the funding increases school divisions should expect for the coming year. While the funding increases provide stable, predictable support for school divisions, CUPE will continue to advocate for individual school divisions to ensure adequate supports for students and staff.
“CUPE believes building supports for students and education support staff should be the top priority for school divisions in the coming year,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba.