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August 24, 2010
President's Report for August, 2010
Click here to read the Local 500 President's report for August as presented to Central Council on August 23, 2010.
August 16, 2010
Employee transition update - Assiniboine Park Conservancy
The Joint Union/City/Conservancy Management Committee finalized the Employee Transition Agreement (ETA) which outlines the conditions and terms of the transfer of employees of the Community Services Department to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy planned for October 1. A separate process for the transfer of staff and operations from the Parks and Open Space Division planned for January 1, 2012, will occur in 2011. » Read more
August 13, 2010
CUPE Respect Campaign supports Walk for the Shelters
CUPE’s Respect Campaign is honoured to support Steve Braun’s Walk for the Shelters as he walks from Winkler to Winnipeg to raise money for two women’s shelters, drawing attention to the fact that women’s shelters across Manitoba lack the funding necessary to provide adequate services to victims of domestic violence. » Read more
August 6, 2010
Federation of Labour organizes rally in support of public pensions
The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) and their sister Federations from across Canada, led a rally in support of public pensions on August 5 in front of the Hotel Fort Garry where most of Canada's provincial and territorial Premiers were meeting. » Read more
August 3, 2010
CUPE Education Program - Fall and Winter Courses 2010/2011
The fall 2010 and winter 2011 course calendar is now available. Please click here to view and/or dowload and print a copy of the current calendar for the Manitoba Region.
July 28, 2010
Rise UP for Your Rights Conference 2010
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is planning a conference to develop
a strategic response to federal attacks on a broad range of human rights
to be held in December 2010.
Sign up today.
July 21, 2010
Water is a human right: Push for Canadian action
On July 28, the United Nations General Assembly will take a landmark vote on recognizing the human right to water and sanitation. CUPE members can help push Canadian representatives to support this vital resolution.» Read more
July 8, 2010
Transition of employees to Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC)
A Joint Union/City/Conservancy Management Committee has been meeting to work on the processes, questions and agreements for the transfer of employees of the Community Services Department to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy planned for October 1. A separate process for the transfer of staff and operations from the Parks and Open Space Division planned for January 1, 2012, will occur in 2011. » Read more
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July 7,
2010
CUPE partners with the Métis Nation to celebrate Back to Batoche
On July 21, CUPE Saskatchewan and CUPE National are forging ahead to sign a partnership agreement with the Métis Nation. This historic event will take place during Back to Batoche Days.» Read more
June 30, 2010
CUPE calls for public inquiry on G20
CUPE is adding its voice to a growing list of organizations calling for a public inquiry into the traumatic and excessive use of force by police and government officials during the G20 summit.. » Read more
June 25, 2010
Bargaining committee ready with a plan for upcoming negotiations with the City of Winnipeg
The Collective Agreement between CUPE Local 500 and the City of Winnipeg is set to expire on December 31, 2010. On June 23, the Union’s negotiating committee met to begin preparations and develop a plan for this round of bargaining. » Read more
June 25, 2010
Water and Waste Department "White Cap" Tours
A series of Joint City/CUPE workplace meetings have been taking place in the Water and Waste Department to discuss the City's upcoming sewage treatment plant upgrades at the South and North End sewage treatment plants. » Read more
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.
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