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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
April 30, 2010,
PENSIONS: RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR EVERYONE!
CUPE Local 500 member involved in Canadian Labour
Congress (CLC) Campaign
Dave Gaudreau, a Local 500 member, is working on behalf of the Canadian
Labour Congress (CLC) to get support for its plan to fix the pension system.
» Read more
April 28 is International Day of Mourning
April 28 is a day to remember our co-workers who were killed on the job.
It is also a day to commit ourselves to eliminating workplace illness
and injury. The day was founded based on a resolution written by CUPE’s
National Health and Safety Committee in 1984.
A number of ceremonies are being held to commemorate this significant
day. Please click here
for a list of the various ceremonies and locations.
April 27, 2010,
President's Report for April, 2010
Click here to read the Local 500 President's report for April as presented to Central Council on April 26, 2010.
April 12, 2010,
The Joint City/CUPE Scholarship Fund – window of opportunity!!
The Joint City/CUPE Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for
courses starting between July 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010. You
must be a City of Winnipeg employee and a member of CUPE Local 500 who
has attained and maintains CUPE seniority.
Deadline for applications: 4:30 pm on April 30, 2010
Download a Scholarship Application Kit
April 11, 2010,
Pensions a key issue at CUPE MB convention
CUPE members in Manitoba met for convention last week in Winnipeg. While a range of topics were on the agenda, the issue of pension reform was predominant. » Read more
April 1, 2010,
Local 500 spring clean-up safety radio ad
Local 500 is airing radio ads that promote road safety during spring clean-up operations. The ad is running on Bob, Hot 103 and CJOB from April 5 - 11. The ad is a reminder to all motorists to take extra care while driving through clean-up zones. You can click here to listen to the ad.
April 1, 2010,
Communicator Newsletter - Spring 2010
The Spring edition of the newly activated Communicator newsletter was mailed out to Local 500 members this week. If you do not receive your copy by April 9, please contact the Local 500 office at 942-1001. If you would like to receive the newsletter and other important information by email, go to our sign-up page and register today.
March 31, 2010,
Local 500 bulletin update sent to members working at Assiniboine Park re: transition agreement
Please click here to read a copy
of the bulletin update faxed to members working at Assiniboine Park regarding
the transfer of operations to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy.
March 29, 2010,
Local 500 launches spring break road safety TV ad
Local 500 is airing TV ads that promote road safety during spring break. The ad is running on CTV from March 29 - April 2. The ad is a reminder to all motorists to slow down in all residentail areas and make sure that spring break is a safe and enjoyable time for all. You can also watch the ad on YouTube.
March 23, 2010,
President's Report for March, 2010
Click here to read the Local 500 President's report for March as presented to Central Council on March 22, 2010.
March 18, 2010
World Water Day is March 22
March 22 is World Water Day, and to mark this day Council of Canadians chapters and allies are organizing activities across the country to promote water as a public resource and a human right. » Read more
March 11, 2010
2010 Budget Process Underway
The City of Winnipeg budget process is currently underway.
A review by the Standing Policy Committees and the Executive Policy Committee
(EPC) was held the week of March 8 -11 and the final recommendations were
tabled at EPC on March 15. City Council will conduct its final review
and adoption of the budget on March 23.
The union will be watching the budget debate closely and appearing before
all necessary Committees of Council. Copies of the CUPE briefs presented
will be posted on the website and available from the Local 500 office.
March 8, 2010
CUPE Local 500 President Mike Davidson Letter to Editor Re: Trash Pick-up
Please click here to read a a copy of President Mike Davidson's Letter to the Editor published in the Winnipeg Sun, March 7, 2010
March 4, 2010
Local 500 Launches more Billboard Ads
Billboard ads promoting public services have gone up in the city this week as part of the Local's "Positively Public" campaign. This is the Local's fifth round of billboards to help educate the public about our campaign. You'll find the billboards at four locations: Sargent Ave. East of Century St., Pembina Hwy North of Howard St., Archibald St. South of Plinquet St., Archibald St. South of Plinquet St.
February 24, 2010,
Annual President's Report
Click here to read the Local 500 Annual President's report for the year 2009 as presented to Central Council on February 22, 2010.
February 23, 2010,
President's Report for February, 2010
Click here to read the Local 500 President's report for February as presented to Central Council on February 22, 2010.
February 11, 2010,
Humane Society members ratify new agreement
Local 500 members working at the Winnipeg Humane Society voted 90% in favour of a new agreement on February 10, 2010. The new three-year agreement will provide wage increases of 1.5% in the first year and 2% in the second and third year of the contract. The new agreement also includes a provision for boot allowance for one classification.
February 8, 2010,
CUPE Education Course Calendar - Spring 2010
Click here to download a copy of the CUPE Education Course Calendar for Spring, 2010.
February 1, 2010
Sixteen Local 500 Stewards Attend Training
On January 29 & 30, 16 stewards from Local 500 attended a basic stewarding workshop, sponsored by the local. The workshop focused on the roles and responsibilities of the steward, grievance investigation and handling. » Read more
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