Meetings & Events Calendar

Meetings / Events Calendar

January 29

Civil Service Bargaining Committee

Civil Service Bargaining Committee
meeting notice

January 30, 2023

Macdonald Youth Services COACH Program - Local 453

Macdonald Youth Services COACH Program - Local 453
meeting notice

January 30, 2023

Civil Service Bargaining Committee

Civil Service Bargaining Committee
meeting notice

January 30, 2023

Women's Committee

Women's Committee
meeting notice

January 31, 2023

** Amended ** Area Council 2

Amended Area Council 2
meeting notice

January 31, 2023

February 1

Women's Committee

Women's Committee
meeting notice

January 31, 2023

Area Council 7

Area Council 7
meeting notice

February 1, 2023

MFL Health & Safety Conference 2023

February 2, 2023

Ground Hog Day

February 2, 2023

MFL Health & Safety Conference 2023

February 2, 2023

S.P. I. K. E. Inc. - Local 266

S.P. I. K. E. Inc. - Local 266
meeting notice

February 4, 2023

January 30, 2023

January 30 - 31 - Civil Service Bargaining Committee

Civil Service Bargaining Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 30, 2023	9:00 am January 30 to 5:00 pm January 31	The Olfert Boardroom / Virtual: Webex	Fifth Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
Jan 31, 2023	9:00 am January 30 to 5:00 pm January 31	The Olfert Boardroom / Virtual: Webex	Fifth Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB

Agenda

TBD

Called by: Chair

January 30 - Macdonald Youth Services COACH Program - Local 453

Macdonald Youth Services COACH Program - Local 453

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 30, 2023	5:00 pm to 6:30 pm	Norwood Hotel - Terrace Salon 202	2nd Floor - 112 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Elections:
- President
- Chief Steward
- Steward(s)
- Workplace Health & Safety Representative(s)
Adoption of Previous Minutes - May 26, 2021
New Business
Old Business
Good & Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Gilles Lamontagne, Vice-President

January 31, 2023

January 30 - 31 - Civil Service Bargaining Committee

Civil Service Bargaining Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 30, 2023	9:00 am January 30 to 5:00 pm January 31	The Olfert Boardroom / Virtual: Webex	Fifth Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
Jan 31, 2023	9:00 am January 30 to 5:00 pm January 31	The Olfert Boardroom / Virtual: Webex	Fifth Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB

Agenda

TBD

Called by: Chair

January 31 - Women's Committee

Women's Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 31, 2023	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU - Pullen Room	1st Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Feb 1, 2023	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU - Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes December 6, 2022
Business Arising From Previous Minutes
New Business
- Conference Delegate Selection
Adjournment

Called by: Stephanie Swain, Chairperson

January 31 - ** Amended ** Area Council 2

Amended Area Council 2

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 31, 2023	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Super 8	115 Kelsey Trail, Swan River, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from November 10, 2022
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Elections
- Technological Change Standing Committee Representative **
- Representative for the MFL Health & Safety Conference – February 2&3, 2023 **
- CLC Convention Delegate (1) and Alternates (2 or more) – May 8-12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec
Standing Committee Reports
Directors Report
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Glen Bodnariuk, Chairperson

February 1, 2023

January 31 - Women's Committee

Women's Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 31, 2023	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU - Pullen Room	1st Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Feb 1, 2023	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU - Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes December 6, 2022
Business Arising From Previous Minutes
New Business
- Conference Delegate Selection
Adjournment

Called by: Stephanie Swain, Chairperson

February 1 - Area Council 7

Area Council 7

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 1, 2023	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	MGEU - Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, Virtual: Webex

Agenda

Call to Order - Introductions
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from December 14, 2022
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Elections:
- Young Members Committee Representative
- CLC Convention Delegate (1) and Alternates (2 or more) – May 8-12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec
Reports
- Standing Committees
- Director
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Jean-Paul Lapointe, Chairperson

February 2, 2023

February 2 - 3 - MFL Health & Safety Conference 2023

MFL Health & Safety Conference 2023

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 2, 2023	9:00 am February 2 to 4:00 pm February 3	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5
Feb 3, 2023	9:00 am February 2 to 4:00 pm February 3	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5

February 2 - Ground Hog Day

Ground Hog Day

Date Time Location Address

Feb 2, 2023

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 2, 2023

February 3, 2023

February 2 - 3 - MFL Health & Safety Conference 2023

MFL Health & Safety Conference 2023

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 2, 2023	9:00 am February 2 to 4:00 pm February 3	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5
Feb 3, 2023	9:00 am February 2 to 4:00 pm February 3	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5

February 4, 2023

February 4 - S.P. I. K. E. Inc. - Local 266

S.P. I. K. E. Inc. - Local 266

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 4, 2023	4:30 pm to 6:00 pm	Norwood Hotel - Terrace Salon 202	2nd Floor - 112 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Elections:
- President
- Vice-President
- Workplace Health & Safety Rep
Bargaining Proposals
Adjournment

Called by: Brian Spencler, Staff Representative

YWCA Residences Inc. Local 179

YWCA Residences Inc. Local 179
meeting notice

February 6, 2023

Pension & Benefits Committee

Pension & Benefits Committee
meeting notice

February 8, 2023

Amended Nisichawaynsihk PCH Local 367

Amended Nisichawaynsihk PCH Local 367
meeting notice

February 8, 2023

Committee Co-Chair Training

Committee Co-Chair Training
course

February 9, 2023

Social Sciences Component Executive

Social Sciences Component Executive
meeting notice

February 9, 2023

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health
course

February 10, 2023

February 6, 2023

February 6 - YWCA Residences Inc. Local 179

YWCA Residences Inc. Local 179

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 6, 2023	3:30 pm to 4:30 pm	YWCA Residences Inc. (Boardroom)	39 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes (January 10, 2022)
Elections:
President
Vice President
Chief Steward
Bargaining Proposals
Adjournment

Called by: Amy Warnar-Brown, Staff Representative

February 8, 2023

February 8 - Pension & Benefits Committee

Pension & Benefits Committee

Date Time Location Address

Feb 8, 2023 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Webex

Agenda

TBD
Called by: James Alexander, Chairperson

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 8, 2023	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Webex

February 8 - Amended Nisichawaynsihk PCH Local 367

Amended Nisichawaynsihk PCH Local 367

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 8, 2023	2:00 pm to 3:00 pm	NCN PCH	Dining Room, Nelson House, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes (September 15, 2021)
Elections:
President
Vice President
Chief Steward
Bargaining Proposals
Adjournment

Called by: Amy Warnar-Brown, Staff Representative

February 9, 2023

February 9 - Committee Co-Chair Training

Committee Co-Chair Training

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 9, 2023	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Canad Inns Fort Garry	1824 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2

Prerequisite: Basic Safety and Health
Specific co-chairperson's duties may include:
• Preparing an agenda, scheduling meetings, notifying members
• Inviting specialists or resource persons as required
• Making recommendations to the employer
• Ensuring that the committee carries out its functions including inspections and investigations

February 9 - Social Sciences Component Executive

Social Sciences Component Executive

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 9, 2023	9:30 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU Pullen Room	1st Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB OR Webex

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 12, 2022
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Member Orientation Presentation (Jodee Mason and Kim Hes)
Reports
Area
Director
Adjournment

Called by: Amanda Russell, Chairperson

February 10, 2023

February 10 - Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 10, 2023	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Canad Inns Fort Garry	1824 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2

Prerequisite: Basic Safety and Health
• Identifying and discussing workplace stressors
• Exploring symptoms of stress and stress-related dysfunction
• Applying the CSA Standard for a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Valentine's Day

February 14, 2023

We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU
course

February 15, 2023

Trades Component Executive

Trades Component Executive
meeting notice

February 15, 2023

Social Sciences, Area 7 - Local 047

Social Sciences, Area 7 - Local 047
meeting notice

February 15, 2023

Area Council 4

Area Council 4
meeting notice

February 15, 2023

We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU
course

February 15, 2023

Committee Co-Chair Training

Committee Co-Chair Training
course
cancelled

February 16, 2023

Equality & Human RIghts Committee

Equality & Human RIghts Committee
meeting notice

February 16, 2023

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health
course
cancelled

February 17, 2023

Winnipeg Art Gallery, Area 7 - Local 150

Winnipeg Art Gallery, Area 7 - Local 150
meeting notice

February 17, 2023

February 14, 2023

February 14 - Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Date Time Location Address

Feb 14, 2023

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 14, 2023

February 15, 2023

February 15 - 16 - We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 15, 2023	9:00 am February 15 to 4:30 pm February 16	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5
Feb 16, 2023	9:00 am February 15 to 4:30 pm February 16	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5

A broad overview of the MGEU, including:
• Who we are: diversity of MGEU membership
• What we believe: core values
• What we do: primary functions
• Roles of active members, elected leadership and staff
• Communication within the MGEU
• Membership Education Program
• Importance of Local meetings and how to strengthen them
• Review of Bourinot’s Rules of Order
• Role play of Local meeting
• Taking effective minutes
• Troubleshooting and keeping your meeting on track
• Overview of steward roles

February 15 - Trades Component Executive

Trades Component Executive

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 15, 2023	9:30 am to 3:00 pm	Radisson Hotel - Ambassador G	288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from November 2, 2021
Elections
- Chairperson
- Vice Chairperson
Area Reports
Director's Report
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Joe Dooley, Component Director

February 15 - Social Sciences, Area 7 - Local 047

Social Sciences, Area 7 - Local 047

Date Time Location Address

Feb 15, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Virtual - Webex

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Adoption of Previous Minutes - September 28, 2022
4. Business Arising from Previous Minutes
5. New Business
6. Open Forum
7. Pre-Convention Conversation
8. Good & Welfare
9. Adjournment

Called by: Cris Quon - President

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 15, 2023	5:30 pm to 7:30 pm	Virtual - Webex

February 15 - Area Council 4

Area Council 4

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 15, 2023	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	MGEU Office	214 Saskatchewan Avenue E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Virtual: Webex

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes of January 18, 2023
Business Arising From Previous Minutes
Standing Committee Reports
Director's Report
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Kara-Jean Miller, Chairperson

February 16, 2023

February 15 - 16 - We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 15, 2023	9:00 am February 15 to 4:30 pm February 16	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5
Feb 16, 2023	9:00 am February 15 to 4:30 pm February 16	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5

February 16 - Committee Co-Chair Training

Committee Co-Chair Training

Date Time Location Address

Feb 16, 2023 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Kikiwak Inn Opaskwayak, MB

Prerequisite: Basic Safety and Health
Specific co-chairperson's duties may include:
• Preparing an agenda, scheduling meetings, notifying members
• Inviting specialists or resource persons as required
• Making recommendations to the employer
• Ensuring that the committee carries out its functions including inspections and investigations

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 16, 2023	9:00 am to 5:00 pm	Kikiwak Inn	Opaskwayak, MB

February 16 - Equality & Human RIghts Committee

Equality & Human RIghts Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 16, 2023	9:30 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU Olfert Board Room	5th Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB OR WebEx

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes
Meeting Guideline/Protocols and Committee Meetings
Black History Month
Convention Report
Demographic Mapping (Guests invited - John Baert and Kyle Ross)
Area Council Reports
Adjournment

Called by: Michelle Scebenski, Chair

February 17, 2023

February 17 - Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Date Time Location Address

Feb 17, 2023 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Kikiwak Inn Opaskwayak, MB

Prerequisite: Basic Safety and Health
• Identifying and discussing workplace stressors
• Exploring symptoms of stress and stress-related dysfunction
• Applying the CSA Standard for a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 17, 2023	9:00 am to 5:00 pm	Kikiwak Inn	Opaskwayak, MB

February 17 - Winnipeg Art Gallery, Area 7 - Local 150

Winnipeg Art Gallery, Area 7 - Local 150

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 17, 2023	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm	Winnipeg Art Gallery	Muriel Richardson Auditorium, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Introductions/Treaty Land Acknowledgement
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from October 27, 2022
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Olenka Skrypnyk, Local President

February 20, 2023

February 20 - Louis Riel Day

Louis Riel Day

Date Time Location Address

Feb 20, 2023

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 20, 2023

February 22, 2023

February 22 - Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Date Time Location Address

Feb 22, 2023

Close
February 22 - Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day

Date Time Location Address

Feb 22, 2023

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 22, 2023

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 22, 2023

February 24, 2023

February 24 - MGEU Special Convention - Virtual

MGEU Special Convention - Virtual

Date Time Location Address

Feb 24, 2023

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 24, 2023

Mental Health Working Committee

Mental Health Working Committee
meeting notice

February 27, 2023

March 1

Board of Directors' Meeting

March 2, 2023

Committee Co-Chair Training

Committee Co-Chair Training
course

March 2, 2023

Board of Directors' Meeting

March 2, 2023

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health
course

March 3, 2023

February 27, 2023

February 27 - Mental Health Working Committee

Mental Health Working Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Feb 27, 2023	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU Pullen Room - 1st Floor	275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

TBD

Called by: Jill Stockwell, Organizer 1

March 2, 2023

March 2 - 3 - Board of Directors' Meeting

Board of Directors' Meeting

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 2, 2023	9:00 am March 2 to 4:00 pm March 3	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Mar 3, 2023	9:00 am March 2 to 4:00 pm March 3	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

March 2 - Committee Co-Chair Training

Committee Co-Chair Training

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 2, 2023	9:00 am to 5:00 pm	Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon	3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB R7B 3Y3

March 3, 2023

March 2 - 3 - Board of Directors' Meeting

Board of Directors' Meeting

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 2, 2023	9:00 am March 2 to 4:00 pm March 3	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Mar 3, 2023	9:00 am March 2 to 4:00 pm March 3	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

March 3 - Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Workplace Wellness / Psychological Health

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 3, 2023	9:00 am to 5:00 pm	Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon	3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB R7B 3Y3

March 8, 2023

March 8 - International Women's Day

International Women's Day

Date Time Location Address

Mar 8, 2023

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 8, 2023

March 9, 2023

March 9 - 10 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 9, 2023	9:00 am March 9 to 4:30 pm March 10	Canad Inns Club Regent	Ambassador B, 1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2
Mar 10, 2023	9:00 am March 9 to 4:30 pm March 10	Canad Inns Club Regent	Ambassador B, 1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2

Prerequisite: We Are the MGEU
• Overview of steward roles
• Generic MGEU grievance procedure
• Labour/workplace legislation
• Effective grievance investigation interviews
• Writing and presenting grievances
• Representing members in disciplinary meetings

March 9 - Ergonomics

Ergonomics

Date Time Location Address

Mar 9, 2023 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Prerequisite: Basic Safety and Health
• Definition and general principles of ergonomics (fitting work to the worker)
• Identifying specific risk factors
• Strategies for prevention and response

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 9, 2023	9:00 am to 5:00 pm

March 10, 2023

March 9 - 10 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 9, 2023	9:00 am March 9 to 4:30 pm March 10	Canad Inns Club Regent	Ambassador B, 1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2
Mar 10, 2023	9:00 am March 9 to 4:30 pm March 10	Canad Inns Club Regent	Ambassador B, 1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2

March 10 - Violence in the Workplace

Violence in the Workplace

Date	Time	Location	Address
Mar 10, 2023	9:00 am to 5:00 pm	Canad Inns Fort Garry	1824 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2

Prerequisite: Basic Safety and Health
• Identifying various types of workplace violence (physical and mental)
• Identifying factors that increase the risk of workplace violence
• Developing harassment, respectful workplace and violence policies