Starting January 1, 2019 the HEB Manitoba Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan will expand to include all part-time employees. This is good news for part-time workers as it means they will…
Congratulations to Gary Van Der Zweep of Red River College, who was named “Instructor of the Year” at Apprenticeship Manitoba’s Awards of Distinction Gala Dinner on November 1, 2018.
Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today that the Manitoba government is eliminating 400 vehicles from its government fleet, which she claims will save approximately…
The MGEU forwarded an update from Robert Pruden, the Bill 29 Commissioner responsible for conducting the health care representation votes, to all MGEU members involved in the votes today.
Michelle Gawronsky has been elected to her 4th term as MGEU President at the 65th biennial convention. Charlotte McWilliams was elected 1st Vice President, Douglas Troke 2nd Vice President,…
The second day of the MGEU Convention was mostly dedicated to dealing with resolutions. It also included speaker, Alex Himelfarb and the final nominations for tomorrows elections.
MGEU President Michelle Gawronsky kicked off the union’s 65th Convention – Public Service Proud – this evening. “Over the last two years, everyone on our MGEU team has been working incredibly…
The lives and careers of two former paramedics were celebrated today as northern Manitoba lakes were renamed in their memory.
Today the Government of Manitoba proclaimed October 15 – 19, 2018 Health Care Support Services Week and October 18, 2018 Health Care Aide Day.
As of November 1, 2018, all Manitoba public-sector organizations must comply with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, which aims to create a more inclusive society by removing barriers to…
Members of Assiniboine Community College (Local 71) and Red River College (Local 73) have voted overwhelmingly to reject the final offer from management.
It is with heavy hearts that the MGEU mourns the passing of long-time member and dedicated activist, Pat Gilbertson.
Members of End Homelessness Winnipeg - Local 439, who partner with community agencies, funders, the private and public sectors, and individual supporters to address the root causes of…
In preparation for a potential Canada Post work stoppage, the MGEU is ceasing all postal delivery to MGEU members as of today (Thursday, September 20) and asks that members do not mail…
Member of Main Street Project - Local 136, who offer programming and services to help Winnipeg's homeless and most vulnerable build stability in their lives, ratified a new three-year…
Yesterday, MGEU President, Michelle Gawronsky met with government officials to discuss the upcoming health sector representation votes triggered by the Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act…
Outside the Legislature today, clients, family members, supporters, and Direct Support Professionals gathered over the lunch hour to shine a spotlight on the work of those who provide vital…
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has announced some of their Phase 2 “labour adjustment activities” — and once again, there was no consultation with workers who provide care to…
The new MGEU 2018-19 Membership Education Calendar is now available for the 2018-19 training year (September - May). And once again – as a quicker, greener registration option – MGEU workplace…
The Court of Queen's Bench has set 14 court dates in legal challenge of the Pallister government's wage freeze legislation (Bill 28: The Public Service Sustainability Act). The legal challenge…
