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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.
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.
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.
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.
Manitoba’s largest health care union applauds government efforts to fix health care
For immediate release
February 7, 2025
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – The union representing 19,000 health care support workers in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Shared Health applauds the NDP government’s efforts to address the staffing crises, calling it a “huge relief” for front-line workers.
For immediate release February 5, 2025
WINNIPEG, TREATY 1 – The union representing 19,000 health care support workers in Manitoba is welcoming the government’s move to change leadership at Shared Health and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
“For too long the health authorities have been replacing dedicated front-line health workers with private agency staff, and we are pleased to see the government’s efforts to ensure a change in direction,” said Shannon McAteer, Health Care Coordinator for the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
Attendees at the CUPE Prairie Human Rights Conference drag performance raised almost $500 for the Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre (SIMFC) warm-up shelter.
On January 21, conference participants had the option of attending a drag performance featuring performers from across the prairies. The optional social evening was part of CUPE’s commitment to offer dry and sober events while highlighting local artists.
Nominations are open for CUPE Manitoba's Jack Rodie Award!
The Jack Rodie Award is presented to a CUPE member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to the union movement.
Criteria:
- The nominee must be a CUPE member from a Local affiliated to CUPE Manitoba
- The nomination must come from an affiliated Local or member of an affiliated Local of CUPE Manitoba
- Nominees should be members who have displayed a long-term commitment to union activism, and have fostered a positive image amongst our membership
Read more and fill out the application here:
https://cupe.
CUPE Manitoba is calling all interested CUPE members in affiliated locals to join a provincial committee in 2025!
Contact your Local President for information on the voting delegation process.
All members from affiliated CUPE Locals welcome! All meetings are online & can be joined from anywhere.
Have questions? Please email Deanna West at officeadmin@cupe.
The First Call for the 2025 CUPE Manitoba Convention, taking place May 12 - 15 in Brandon, Treaty 2, at the Keystone Centre, is out. And registration is open!
Visit the Event page for all the information: https://cupe.mb.ca/convention-2025-registration/
Also please note: the Sector Conference is on May 12 and the call for nominations for the Jack Rodie Award is open.