(L-R) Mark Behrendt; Mike Davidson, Local 500 President;
Kimberly Froese

September 25, 2009

Scholarship and bursaries awarded

The Les Butterworth Scholarship Fund awards sponsored by Local 500 were presented to two award winners at a dinner held on September 24. One scholarship of $1,250 and two bursaries of $750 were awarded. more

September 29, 2009

Central Council approves pension contribution increase

The Central Council of Local 500 voted in favour of the proposed increase to the pension contribution rate at their meeting on September 28, 2009 as recommended by the CUPE pension trustees and the Local 500 Executive. more

September 29, 2009

Local 500 President’s Report – September 2009

Click here to download the Local 500 President's report as presented at central council on September 28, 2009.

Fall/Winter CUPE Education Calendar of Courses

Click here to download the Fall/Winter 2009/2010 Calendar of CUPE Education Courses.

September 15, 2009

Union Recommends Contribution Increase for WCEBP

In February, 2009 all plan members of the Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program received a letter from the Board of Trustees outlining the problems that the downturn in the financial market has caused for our pension plan. While the plan had set aside surpluses, these reserves have since been used up. more

Blue Winnipeg - countering the threat to public water - September 21, 7 PM, Eckhardt Grammate Hall – University of Winnipeg

Maude Barlow, internationally renowned author, activist and Senior Advisor to the President of the United Nations General Assembly, will address Winnipeg City Council’s recent changes to the city's water and waste management in the context of a global water crisis. For more details, click here to download an event poster