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Local News

February 3, 2012

Local 500 discontinues Death Benefit

On January 23, 2012, Local 500 Central Council approved a motion to discontinue the Death Benefit currently administered by the Local.

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February 1, 2012

February marks Black History Month

Every year Canadians are invited to take part in the activities that commemorate the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. This is a time to celebrate the progress, richness and diversity of the achievements and contributions of Blacks in Canada and around the world. Please click here to learn more about Black History Month.

January 31, 2012

Steward Orientation Training - February 15, 2012

A Shop Steward Orientation Training Session will be held
on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Union Centre. This is a brief introduction to the job of a union steward and to the structure of our Local. Please contact the Local 500 office at 942-1001 to register for this session.

January 25, 2012

Local 500 committees looking for new members

Local 500 has a number of standing committees that deal with important issues related to our union. These committees help to serve an important function of the Local - they allow for members to become engaged with the union. Many members start as committee members before moving to a steward or executive position.
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January 24, 2012

President's Report for January, 2012

Click here to read the President's report as presented to Central Council on January 23, 2012.

January 22, 2012

Bargaining conference sets priorities for upcoming Provincial Health Care Negotiations

Members of the Provincial Health Care Council (PHCC) bargaining committee in Manitoba, came together on January 16 – 18 to discuss and identify CUPE's bargaining priorities for the upcoming round of negotiations.
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