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COVID-19 Info
Throughout the pandemic and beyond, the MGEU has adapted to protect members while continuing to conduct union business and provide important member services. Please review the latest COVID-19 protocols for in-person MGEU meetings/events. These protocols are subject to revision as public health restrictions and guidance evolve. It's always a good idea to check again before attending an MGEU meeting/event.
For current public health guidelines in Manitoba, please visit the Province's Pandemic Response page.
COVID-19 News and Updates
Related News Stories
Aug 24, 2021 - MGEU Statement on Government Vaccination Requirements
Dec 24, 2020 - New health care MOA will compensate for redeployments retro to Nov. 1
Nov 27, 2020 - Manitoba announces Caregiver Wage Support Program
Nov 25, 2020 - MGEU issues statement on Grandview Health Centre Temporary Closure
Nov 23, 2020 - Interim compensation for HCAs extended and expanded to cover more health care workers
Nov 16, 2020 -
MGEU President reacts to weekend anti-mask rally and harassment of MGEU members
Nov 14, 2020 - Additional Compensation for HCAs Disrupted by Staffing Shortages
Nov 12, 20020 - Province recalls expired masks after MGEU and members raise concerns
Nov 9, 2020 - MGEU issues statement about fallen health care worker
Oct 19, 2020 - MGEU calls on government to immediately hire more staff at Cadham Lab
Jul 29, 2020 - Government announces Risk Recognition payments to go out this week
June 17, 2020 - Government expands Risk Recognition Program, still excludes far too many essential workers
June 2, 2020 - Government Announces Risk Recognition Program for Some Essential Workers
May 29, 2020 - Send a selfie, show your public service to win!
May 14, 2020 - Provincial Government Consults Community Leaders on "Risk Recognition" Payments
May 14, 2020 - Honk-a-thon rally turns up the volume against government cuts
May 01, 2020 - Government must redeploy Public Workers before adding Summer Student Jobs in Civil Service
April 30, 2020: Government issues Public Health Order to restrict movement at Personal Care Homes
April 30, 2020: MGEU requests Workplace Safety Health Branch intervention
April 24, 2020: Blog Post - Now, more than ever, we must stand together
April 22, 2020: Threatening memo shows Premier determined to impose cuts
April 21, 2020: After one full week – still no answers from Premier
April 20, 2020: MGEU calls on Premiers to be straight with Manitobans about his real agenda
April 17, 2020: MGEU President writes letter to Premier, demands more info re: layoff threats
April 9, 2020: Province-wide campaign to spread message: support essential workers, stay home
April 2, 2020: MGEU presses for presumptive WCB coverage for workers
March 31, 2020: Gawronsky Calls on Premier and Minister to pay education support staff during school closure
Member Updates
MGEU COVID-19 Update #15: March 17, 2022 - MGEU Meeting Protocols
MGEU COVID-19 Update #14: August 28, 2020 - Pre-Convention Local Meetings Postponed
MGEU COVID-19 Update #13: August 21, 2020 - MGEU In-Person Meetings
MGEU COVID-19 Update #12: July 23,2020 - MGEU Services and In-person Meetings
MGEU COVID-19 Update #11: May 06, 2020 - The latest adjustments to how we're serving members
MGEU COVID-19 Update #10: April 29, 2020 - Premier continues to talk about work reduction scheme with few details
MGEU COVID-19 Update #9: April 24, 2020 - (MGEU Convention, Meetings, and Events)
MGEU COVID-19 Update #8: April 14, 2020 - Premier looking at public service lay offs
MGEU COVID-19 Update #7: April 9, 2020 - A resource and strong voice for each and every member
MGEU COVID-19 Update #6: March 30 2020 (Continuing to help you during "non-essential business" closure)MGEU COVID-19 Update #5: March 26, 2020 (Working for you during these trying times)
MGEU COVID-19 Update #4: March 20, 2020 (Working from home)
MGEU COVID-19 Update #3 - March 19, 2020 (Redeployment of Health Care Staff)
MGEU COVID-19 Update #2 - March 16, 2020 (MGEU Meetings and Events)
MGEU COVID-19 Update #1 - March 12, 2020 (Reducing risks at MGEU offices)