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June 25, 2010
Important reminder: Deadline for scholarship and busary applications is July 2nd!
THE LES BUTTERWORTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND is inviting applications for its scholarship and bursary awards.
This year the fund is offering one Scholarship of $1,250 and three bursaries of $750 each.» Read more
June 21, 2010
National Aboriginal Day – First day of summer
National Aboriginal Day is a day for all Canadians to get out and celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. » Read more
Pedal Power: Positively Public Big Bike Team Has Heart!
When the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike ride comes to town, the CUPE 500 Positively Public Team answers the call. For the third straight year, CUPE Local 500 put together a team and raised funds for the foundation. The event took place on June 15 at the Forks. » Read more
June 14, 2010
Public Services Week is June 13 - 19
Public Services Week is a time set aside to honor the men and women who serve as public servants from all three levels of government in Manitoba. This year, the Province of Manitoba has proclaimed the week of June 13 - 19 as Public Services Week.
CUPE Local 500 members provide vital public services that make Winnipeg a great place to live and work. Their work makes life better for all of us.
Please watch for the Local 500 advertisement placed in the community newspapers (June 17th edition) in recognition of Public Services Week. To view a copy, please click here. Take a look at the EVENTS link to find out what's happening in our City and Province.
June 13, 2010
Western municipal workers share strategies and solidarity
More than 140 workers from cities and towns in western Canada met in Regina June 10-12 to share strategies for negotiating in the current economic climate, expanding public pensions and protecting public services. » Read more
June 11, 2010
CUPE President applauds Flaherty and Duncan’s “positive first step” on pensions
CUPE National President Paul Moist says the federal and Ontario governments are taking a step in the right direction by acknowledging that government has a major role to play in ensuring retirement security for Canadians, and that an expansion of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is the best way to do it. » Read more
June 8, 2010
New book uncovers hidden dangers of private-public partnerships
Award-winning Winnipeg economics professor John Loxley, is set to launch his new book Public Service, Private Profits that uncovers the hidden dangers of private-public partnerships. » Read more
June 8, 2010
Have you returned your bargaining survey? Deadline is June 11!
A bargaining survey was mailed directly to the homes of Local 500 members working at the City of Winnipeg. The information you provide on this survey will be a tremendous help to us during upcoming contract negotiations.
All we ask is that you take a few minutes to complete the survey so that we know what issues are important to you. Responses are due by June 11 and can be returned in the self-addressed, stamped envelope or by fax at (204)956-1439.
If you did not receive a survey in the mail, please contact the Local 500 office at 942-1001.
June 3, 2010
Local 500/Winnipeg Police Association radio ad promotes public safety
Local 500 together with the Winnipeg Police Association are airing a radio ad to promote public safety. The ad will run for four weeks up until June 25 on CJOB.
"Our members bring safety to the public through the services they provide every day," said Local 500 President Mike Davidson. "Safe drinking water, safe public parks and recreational opportunities in safe public facilities are all vital to keeping our community safe and healthy."
You can listen to the radio ad by clicking here.
May 20, 2010
The Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program - Transfer of Funds within the Program
As you will recall, contributions to the pension plan were increased effective January 1, 2010 in accordance with the terms of the Trust Agreement. This same Trust Agreement defines how money contributed to the plan is used. The purpose of the contribution increase was to protect existing benefits. In order to do this, the Plan needs to transfer these funds from the Future Contribution Account to the Main Account. » Read more
May 19, 2010,
City Council votes in favour of sewage treatment plant upgrades and expansion program
On May 19, City Council voted 9 - 4 in favour of the recommendation to begin the design and construction of the South and North End sewage treatment plant upgrades and expansion of the biosolids handling facility. » Read more
May 13, 2010
EPC approves sewage treatment plant upgrades and expansion program
On May 12, the City's Executive Policy Committee (EPC) of Council concurred in the recommendation to begin the design and construction of the South and North End sewage treatment plant upgrades and expansion of the biosolids handling facility. » Read more
May 11, 2010
Local 500 radio ad promotes public services
Local 500 is airing more radio ads to promote the value of public services.
As part of our Positively Public campaign, Local 500 will be launching
radio, print and another series of billboard ads plus bus shelter ads
beginning the week of May 17.
"We want to remind all Winnipeggers that public services are delivered
by their neighbours, friends, and family members," said Local 500
President Mike Davidson. "Public services are vital to building a
strong and healthy community and our members are proud of the work they
do for the citizens of Winnipeg."
The radio ad is running on CJOB throughout May and June. Click here
to listen to the ad.
May 3, 2010,
MayWorks Festival kicks-off with opening of photo exhibit
Mayworks kicked-off it's Festival of Labour and the Arts on Friday, April 30 with the opening of the "In Their Footsteps" photo exhibit at the Millennium Library. This exhibit of historical pictures depicts the struggles of women at the turn of the century to more recent times. The photos feature some of our more prominent leaders in their struggle for justice and dignity for women. CUPE Local 500 and CUPE Manitoba co-sponsored the exhibit. » Read more
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