Meetings & Events Calendar

October 25, 2020

October 25 - Les Tournesols de Saint-Vital - Area 6, Local 441

Les Tournesols de Saint-Vital - Area 6, Local 441

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 25, 2020	2:00 pm to 3:00 pm	Union Centre - Pullen Room	Main Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
Oct 25, 2020	3:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Pullen Room	Main Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
Oct 25, 2020	4:00 pm to 5:00 pm	Union Centre - Pullen Room	Main Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB

Agenda

Cette rencontre est dans le but de discuter les points suivant:
- Changement de personnels récent
- Mesures pour améliorer les conditions de travail
- Q & R

Called by: Martin Trudel, Staff Representative

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October 26, 2020

October 26 - 27 - Pension Primer (CSSB)

Pension Primer (CSSB)

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 26, 2020	9:00 am October 26 to 4:30 pm October 27	Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon	3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB R7B 3Y3
Oct 27, 2020	9:00 am October 26 to 4:30 pm October 27	Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon	3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB R7B 3Y3

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
Note: This course is geared to employees 5-10 years away from retirement
• History of pensions and the role of Unions
• Overview of legislation
• Current issues
• Overview of Old Age Security/Canada Pension Plan
• Overview of civil service, health employees and home care pension plans

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October 26 - MPI, Area 4 - Local 065 Bargaining Proposals CANCELLED

MPI, Area 4 - Local 065 Bargaining Proposals CANCELLED

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 26, 2020	5:00 pm to 8:00 pm	MGEU Office	214 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB
Oct 26, 2020	5:00 pm to 7:00 pm	Days Inn & Suites Winkler – Boardroom	395 Boundary Trail, Winkler, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
New Business
Elections **NOTE Elections are for the remainder of the 2018 - 2020 term. **
President
Chief Steward
Vice-President
Bargaining Proposals
Approval
Voting
Adjournment

Called by: Bargaining Committee

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October 27, 2020

October 26 - 27 - Pension Primer (CSSB)

Pension Primer (CSSB)

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 26, 2020	9:00 am October 26 to 4:30 pm October 27	Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon	3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB R7B 3Y3
Oct 27, 2020	9:00 am October 26 to 4:30 pm October 27	Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon	3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB R7B 3Y3

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
Note: This course is geared to employees 5-10 years away from retirement
• History of pensions and the role of Unions
• Overview of legislation
• Current issues
• Overview of Old Age Security/Canada Pension Plan
• Overview of civil service, health employees and home care pension plans

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October 27 - 28 - We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 27, 2020	9:00 am October 27 to 4:30 pm October 28	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Oct 28, 2020	9:00 am October 27 to 4:30 pm October 28	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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

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October 28, 2020

October 27 - 28 - We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 27, 2020	9:00 am October 27 to 4:30 pm October 28	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Oct 28, 2020	9:00 am October 27 to 4:30 pm October 28	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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

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October 28 - Technical/Professional Component Executive

Technical/Professional Component Executive

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 28, 2020	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Room 107	1st Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from February 8, 2019
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Area Reports
Director’s Report
New Business
Bargaining Update
Discussion on 2018 Convention Resolutions
Phase 3 Going Into Shared Health
Mental Health Campaign
Michelle Gawronsky - Discussion on Privatization
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Diana Schultz, Component Director

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October 30, 2020

October 30 - We Are The MGEU - Online

We Are The MGEU - Online

Date	Time	Location	Address
Oct 30, 2020	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU	The Pullen Room, Main Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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

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November 2, 2020

November 2 - 3 - Basic Safety & Health

Basic Safety & Health

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 2, 2020	9:00 am November 2 to 4:30 pm November 3	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Nov 3, 2020	9:00 am November 2 to 4:30 pm November 3	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Note: This course is the prerequisite for all other safety and health courses
• Labour movement’s historical commitment to safer/healthier workplaces
• Overview of provincial safety and health legislation
• Identifying and controlling hazards in the workplace
• Structure and function of workplace safety and health committees

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November 3, 2020

November 2 - 3 - Basic Safety & Health

Basic Safety & Health

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 2, 2020	9:00 am November 2 to 4:30 pm November 3	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Nov 3, 2020	9:00 am November 2 to 4:30 pm November 3	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Note: This course is the prerequisite for all other safety and health courses
• Labour movement’s historical commitment to safer/healthier workplaces
• Overview of provincial safety and health legislation
• Identifying and controlling hazards in the workplace
• Structure and function of workplace safety and health committees

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November 3 - Young Members Committee (Cancelled)

Young Members Committee (Cancelled)

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 3, 2020	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Union Centre (Pullen Room)	1st Floor-275 Broadway , Winnipeg, Manitoba ,

Agenda

Will be distributed at the meeting

Called by: Kimberly Ross, Chairperson

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November 4, 2020

November 4 - CANCELLED: ALS Canada - Area 7, Local 166 - RATIFICATION VOTE

CANCELLED: ALS Canada - Area 7, Local 166 - RATIFICATION VOTE

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 4, 2020	3:00 pm to 3:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	4:00 pm to 4:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	5:00 pm to 5:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	6:00 pm to 6:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	7:00 pm to 7:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	3:00 pm to 3:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	4:00 pm to 4:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	5:00 pm to 5:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	6:00 pm to 6:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	7:00 pm to 7:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3

Agenda

The Union and the Employer have reached a tentative agreement. YOUR ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE COME AND VOTE ON YOUR NEW CONTRACT.

Ten meeting times have been scheduled for you to choose from in order to meet the current Manitoba Health COVID-19 guidelines.

You are required to RSVP via email to preregister@mgeu.ca or by phone at 1-866-982-6438 with your full name, local, and the date and time of your first, second, and third preference by no later than October 28, 2020. You will receive a confirmation by November 2, 2020, indicating which meeting time has been booked for you to attend. Times will be awarded on a first come first serve basis. If none of the times you have indicated are available you will be notified and offered alternate times.

Members who have not pre-registered will only be admitted if the COVID-19 safety protocols can be maintained. All members are required to self-screen based on current public health restrictions in Manitoba and asked not to attend any meeting if they meet any of the criteria for self-isolating (see mgeu.ca for details).

Called by: Bargaining Committee

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November 5, 2020

November 4 - CANCELLED: ALS Canada - Area 7, Local 166 - RATIFICATION VOTE

CANCELLED: ALS Canada - Area 7, Local 166 - RATIFICATION VOTE

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 4, 2020	3:00 pm to 3:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	4:00 pm to 4:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	5:00 pm to 5:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	6:00 pm to 6:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 4, 2020	7:00 pm to 7:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	3:00 pm to 3:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	4:00 pm to 4:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	5:00 pm to 5:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	6:00 pm to 6:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3
Nov 5, 2020	7:00 pm to 7:30 pm	Canad Inns Windsor Park	Ambassador E - 1034 Elizabeth Road , Winnipeg MB R2J 1B3

Agenda

The Union and the Employer have reached a tentative agreement. YOUR ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE COME AND VOTE ON YOUR NEW CONTRACT.

Ten meeting times have been scheduled for you to choose from in order to meet the current Manitoba Health COVID-19 guidelines.

You are required to RSVP via email to preregister@mgeu.ca or by phone at 1-866-982-6438 with your full name, local, and the date and time of your first, second, and third preference by no later than October 28, 2020. You will receive a confirmation by November 2, 2020, indicating which meeting time has been booked for you to attend. Times will be awarded on a first come first serve basis. If none of the times you have indicated are available you will be notified and offered alternate times.

Members who have not pre-registered will only be admitted if the COVID-19 safety protocols can be maintained. All members are required to self-screen based on current public health restrictions in Manitoba and asked not to attend any meeting if they meet any of the criteria for self-isolating (see mgeu.ca for details).

Called by: Bargaining Committee

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November 5 - Career Connections, Area 3 - Local 142 Bargaining Proposals

Career Connections, Area 3 - Local 142 Bargaining Proposals

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 5, 2020	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm	Career Connections	710 3rd St, Brandon, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 17, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Elections **NOTE: Elections are for the remainder of the 2018 - 2020 term. **
Chief Steward
Bargaining Proposals
Old Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Marguerite Lewis, Local President

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November 5 - Assiniboine Early Learning Centre, Area 3 Local 445 Bargaining Proposals

Assiniboine Early Learning Centre, Area 3 Local 445 Bargaining Proposals

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 5, 2020	6:30 pm to 8:00 pm	MGEU Office	1665 Parker Blvd, Brandon, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from November 7, 2019
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Bargaining Proposals
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Kate Lee, Local President

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November 6, 2020

November 6 - We Are The MGEU - Online

We Are The MGEU - Online

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 6, 2020	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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

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November 6 - Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Date Time Location Address

Nov 6, 2020 9:30 am to 4:00 pm --WebEx Conference--

Agenda

Call to order
Adoption of agenda
Adoption of minutes from Sept 18, 2020 meeting
Business Arising from previous minutes
New Business
Financial and Investment Statement Review for Q1 2021 (if available)
Discussion & Review of Audited Statements
Area Council Reports
Good & Welfare
Adjournment
Called by: Doug Troke - Chair

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Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 6, 2020	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	--WebEx Conference--

November 6 - Women's Committee

Women's Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 6, 2020	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Auditorium	2nd Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 15, 2020
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Area Reports
Director’s Report
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Stephanie Swain, Chairperson

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November 9, 2020

November 9 - AFM Component Meeting

AFM Component Meeting

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 9, 2020	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Pullen Room	275 Broadway , Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

To be set at meeting.

Called by: Colin Ghostkeeper, Staff Representative

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November 10, 2020

November 10 - MPI Area 8 - Local 068

MPI Area 8 - Local 068

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 10, 2020	11:45 am to 12:45 pm	MPI Office	53 Commercial Place, Thompson, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from September 27, 2018
Bi-Election
Chief Steward
New Business
Old Business
Adjournment

Called by: Rob Andres, Local President

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November 11, 2020

November 11 - Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Date Time Location Address

Nov 11, 2020

MGEU Offices Closed

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Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 11, 2020

November 12, 2020

November 12 - Area Council 8

Area Council 8

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 12, 2020	5:00 pm to 7:00 pm	Mystery Lake Hotel (Eagles Nest)	58 Cree Road, Thompson, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from February 18, 2020 Meeting
Election:
• Constitution & By-Laws Committee Member
Committee Reports
Board Report
New Business
Adjournment

It is the responsibility of all members of Area Council to attend Area Council meetings or provide regrets if unable to attend. Regrets may be called to the MGEU Resource Centre at 1-866-982-6438 or emailed to resource.centre@mgeu.ca

Called by: Kurt Henry, Area Director

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November 16, 2020

November 16 - Parkland Res & Voc Services, Area 2 - Local 180 Ratification Vote

Parkland Res & Voc Services, Area 2 - Local 180 Ratification Vote

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 16, 2020	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm	MGEU Office	322 Main St S, Dauphin, MB

Agenda

Ratification Vote

Your Bargaining Committee has reached a tentative agreement with the Employer. Please attend this meeting for details of the new agreement and to vote.

Called by: Bargaining Committee

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November 17, 2020

November 17 - 18 - MFL Health & Safety Conference (All Areas)

MFL Health & Safety Conference (All Areas)

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 17, 2020	9:00 am November 17 to 4:30 pm November 18	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5
Nov 18, 2020	9:00 am November 17 to 4:30 pm November 18	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5

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November 18, 2020

November 17 - 18 - MFL Health & Safety Conference (All Areas)

MFL Health & Safety Conference (All Areas)

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 17, 2020	9:00 am November 17 to 4:30 pm November 18	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5
Nov 18, 2020	9:00 am November 17 to 4:30 pm November 18	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5

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November 19, 2020

November 19 - 20 - Board of Directors (via Webex)

Board of Directors (via Webex)

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 19, 2020	9:00 am November 19 to 4:30 pm November 20	Video Conference - Webex
Nov 20, 2020	9:00 am November 19 to 4:30 pm November 20	Video Conference - Webex

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November 20, 2020

November 19 - 20 - Board of Directors (via Webex)

Board of Directors (via Webex)

Date	Time	Location	Address
Nov 19, 2020	9:00 am November 19 to 4:30 pm November 20	Video Conference - Webex
Nov 20, 2020	9:00 am November 19 to 4:30 pm November 20	Video Conference - Webex

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