In November, Technical Professional Paramedical members in the newly formed Southern RHA were given the opportunity to choose their union in a representation vote by mail-in ballot.
At the Manitoba Labour Board today, the 338 ballots were counted in the vote between members of the MGEU and the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP), and a decision was finally made as to which union would represent these 550 members at the bargaining table, in grievance proceedings, and in their workplace.
Here are the results (which remain unofficial until confirmed by the Labour Board in the coming days):
MGEU - 184 ballots
MAHCP - 146 ballots
8 spoiled ballots
Once the Manitoba Labour Board issues a new certificate to the MGEU, all workers involved in this vote will officially become MGEU members. In the meantime, the MGEU will begin working with the MAHCP on a transition process that will allow the MGEU to handle any outstanding grievances and issues.
Until a new contract is negotiated between representatives of the MGEU and the employer, each union’s previous collect agreement will remain in place.
Please contact the MGEU Resource Centre at 1-866-982-6438 to speak to a representative about this, or any union issue.