On Thursday, July 27, MGEU members at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) received a final offer from their employer which fails to provide increases that would allow MPI workers to keep pace with rising inflation.
The elected Bargaining Committee representing MGEU Locals 62-68 believes the offer is unacceptable and is strongly recommending that members reject it, while providing a strike mandate in a vote to take place next month.
Members are encouraged to watch for a meeting invitation in the coming days and attend a meeting in August to receive more details about the offer before voting.
“It’s unfortunate that the Stefanson government continues to provide unfair, restrictive wage mandates to public employers, while the Premier and her cabinet are on track to receive raises that are significantly higher than anything they’re offering workers,” said MGEU President, Kyle Ross. “Our members have had enough of these kinds of offers that will put them further and further behind while the cost of living continues to rise. They just want a reasonable wage increase that’s in line with what the Premier will be receiving herself.”
Any MPI members who have not already provided the MGEU with their personal contact information are asked to update their info online (please provide a valid personal email address and mobile phone number) to ensure they receive news about the strike vote going forward.