Meetings & Events Calendar

April 21, 2019

April 21 - Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

Date Time Location Address

Apr 21, 2019

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Apr 21, 2019

April 22, 2019

April 22 - Easter Monday

Easter Monday

Date Time Location Address

Apr 22, 2019

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Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 22, 2019

April 23, 2019

April 23 - 24 - Womens Standing Comittee

Womens Standing Comittee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 23, 2019	9:30 am April 23 to 4:00 pm April 24	Union Centre Room 103	275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
Apr 24, 2019	9:30 am April 23 to 4:00 pm April 24	Union Centre Room 103	275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB

Agenda

April 24 - The Pullen Room

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from March 8, 2019.
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Terry Rear, Chaiperson

Close

April 23 - PASA - Université de Saint-Boniface - section locale 147, vote de ratification

PASA - Université de Saint-Boniface - section locale 147, vote de ratification

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 23, 2019	12:00 pm to 1:15 pm	Université de Saint-Boniface - la salle académique (local 1531)	Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Vous pouvez voter entre 11h30 et 13h15. Une présentation de l'offre de l'employeur aura lieu à 12h00.

Called by: Comité de négociations / Bargaining Committee

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April 23 - S.P.I.K.E.

S.P.I.K.E.

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 23, 2019	4:30 pm to 7:30 pm	Canad Inn	2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg MB

Agenda

Collective Agreement Information

Called by: Donna MacDonald, Staff Representative

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April 24, 2019

April 23 - 24 - Womens Standing Comittee

Womens Standing Comittee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 23, 2019	9:30 am April 23 to 4:00 pm April 24	Union Centre Room 103	275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
Apr 24, 2019	9:30 am April 23 to 4:00 pm April 24	Union Centre Room 103	275 Broadway, Winnipeg MB

Agenda

April 24 - The Pullen Room

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from March 8, 2019.
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Terry Rear, Chaiperson

Close

April 24 - HSC Security, Area 6 - Local 249

HSC Security, Area 6 - Local 249

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 24, 2019	5:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Health Science Centre	820 Sherbrooke , Room GH404, Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of September 17, 2018
New Business
Master Rotation Change Update
Management Change Update
Adjournment

Called by: James Smith, Local President

Close

April 24 - Clerical, Area 7 - Local 007

Clerical, Area 7 - Local 007

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 24, 2019	5:45 pm to 7:45 pm	Union Centre - Room 103	First Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of February 27, 2019
Business Arising From Previous Minutes
New Business
Adjournment

Called by: Gayle Mager, Local President

Close

April 25, 2019

April 25 - 26 - Safety, Health & Environment Committee

Safety, Health & Environment Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 25, 2019	9:00 am April 25 to 4:30 pm April 26	Union Centre - Room 107	275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Apr 26, 2019	9:00 am April 25 to 4:30 pm April 26	Union Centre - Room 107	275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from February 26, 2019 Meeting
Area Reports
MFL Safety, Health & Environment Committee Report
Old Business
Psychological Health Pamphlet
New Business
Workplace Safety & Health Module
Return to Work Module
Committee Binders
Order of the Day: Day of Mourning Leaders Walk (April 26, 2019)
Meeting Dates
Adjournment

Called by: Bev Smith, Chair

Close

April 25 - Clerical, Area 2 Local 002

Clerical, Area 2 Local 002

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 25, 2019	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm	MGEU Office	322 Main St , Dauphin, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of January 16, 2019
New Business
Adjournment

Called by: Karen Fidierchuk, Local President

Close

April 25 - Area Council 6

Area Council 6

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 25, 2019	6:00 pm to 8:00 pm	MGEU - Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of March 14, 2019
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Committees' Report
Director's Report
New Business
* MFL Safety & Health Conference - Thompson, September 26 to 28, 2019
(elections of two (2) members per Area who sit on a Health & Safety Committee
to attend the conference).
Good & Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Annamarie Bonneteau, Chairperson

Close

April 25 - Paramedics of Winnipeg - Local 911

Paramedics of Winnipeg - Local 911

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 25, 2019	8:00 pm to 9:30 pm	Union Centre - Room 2C	2nd Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Apr 29, 2019	1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Room 2C	2nd Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

*** Please attend one of the above meetings. ***

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 17 & 20, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
ACPP Implementation/Roll Out
Training Issues
PACE 2019
Respectful Workplace Issues
Health & Safety Report
President's Report
Adjournment

Called by: Ryan Woiden, Local President

Close

April 26, 2019

April 25 - 26 - Safety, Health & Environment Committee

Safety, Health & Environment Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 25, 2019	9:00 am April 25 to 4:30 pm April 26	Union Centre - Room 107	275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Apr 26, 2019	9:00 am April 25 to 4:30 pm April 26	Union Centre - Room 107	275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from February 26, 2019 Meeting
Area Reports
MFL Safety, Health & Environment Committee Report
Old Business
Psychological Health Pamphlet
New Business
Workplace Safety & Health Module
Return to Work Module
Committee Binders
Order of the Day: Day of Mourning Leaders Walk (April 26, 2019)
Meeting Dates
Adjournment

Called by: Bev Smith, Chair

Close

April 26 - Young Members' Committee

Young Members' Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 26, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Charlie Wild Room	1st Floor, 275 Broadway Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Agenda

Agenda:
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from March 25, 2019
Guest Speaker- Samantha Probetts- MGEU Pension Specialist
Reports:
Area Reports
Chairperson’s Report
MFL Report
Guest Speaker- Breigh Kusmack- MGEU Campaign Organizer
New Business
Young Member Orientation
Old Business
Good & Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Rebecca Clifton, Chair

Close

April 26 - Changing Technology at Work

Changing Technology at Work

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 26, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• Computer, email, cell phone and Internet use
• Social networking
• Work-life balance
• Workplace discipline issues
• Off-duty conduct
• Union strategies for responding and/or being proactive on these issues

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April 26 - Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 26, 2019	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU Office - Pullen Room	Ground Floor 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Call to order
Adoption of agenda
Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2019 meeting
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Financial Literacy Training
February & March 2019 Financial Statements
Investment Reports
Area Reports
Good & Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Doug Troke - Chair

Close

April 26 - Canadian Base Operators - Local 449 Ratification Vote

Canadian Base Operators - Local 449 Ratification Vote

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 26, 2019	1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	155 Musketeer Road W.	Southport, Manitoba
Apr 29, 2019	9:00 am to 12:00 pm	155 Musketeer Road W.	Southport, Manitoba

Agenda

Please attend one of the above voting dates.

Presentation and Vote on Tentative Agreement

*** Please bring identification with you. ***
You may vote on either date and are entitled to only one ballot.

Called by: Bargaining Committee

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April 29, 2019

April 25 - Paramedics of Winnipeg - Local 911

Paramedics of Winnipeg - Local 911

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 25, 2019	8:00 pm to 9:30 pm	Union Centre - Room 2C	2nd Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Apr 29, 2019	1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Room 2C	2nd Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

*** Please attend one of the above meetings. ***

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 17 & 20, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
ACPP Implementation/Roll Out
Training Issues
PACE 2019
Respectful Workplace Issues
Health & Safety Report
President's Report
Adjournment

Called by: Ryan Woiden, Local President

Close

April 26 - Canadian Base Operators - Local 449 Ratification Vote

Canadian Base Operators - Local 449 Ratification Vote

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 26, 2019	1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	155 Musketeer Road W.	Southport, Manitoba
Apr 29, 2019	9:00 am to 12:00 pm	155 Musketeer Road W.	Southport, Manitoba

Agenda

Please attend one of the above voting dates.

Presentation and Vote on Tentative Agreement

*** Please bring identification with you. ***
You may vote on either date and are entitled to only one ballot.

Called by: Bargaining Committee

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April 29 - 30 - Supporting Cultural Diversity

Supporting Cultural Diversity

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 29, 2019	9:00 am April 29 to 4:30 pm April 30	Viscount Gort	1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0C9
Apr 30, 2019	9:00 am April 29 to 4:30 pm April 30	Viscount Gort	1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0C9

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• An exploration of the elements of culture
• The importance of enhanced communication when cultures interact and collide
• Current demographics of Manitoba’s economy/labour market and the growing importance of newcomer and Aboriginal peoples
• Presentations by support/employment centres including exploring available resources

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April 30, 2019

April 29 - 30 - Supporting Cultural Diversity

Supporting Cultural Diversity

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 29, 2019	9:00 am April 29 to 4:30 pm April 30	Viscount Gort	1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0C9
Apr 30, 2019	9:00 am April 29 to 4:30 pm April 30	Viscount Gort	1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0C9

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• An exploration of the elements of culture
• The importance of enhanced communication when cultures interact and collide
• Current demographics of Manitoba’s economy/labour market and the growing importance of newcomer and Aboriginal peoples
• Presentations by support/employment centres including exploring available resources

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April 30 - Government Community Workers - Local 253

Government Community Workers - Local 253

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 30, 2019	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm	MGEU Office	1665 Parker Blvd., Brandon MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 22, 2016.
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Elections:
President
Chief Steward
Vice-President
Steward(s)
New Business
Bargaining Proposals
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Rae Kujanpaa, Staff Representative

Close

April 30 - Government Community Workers, Area 4 Local 254

Government Community Workers, Area 4 Local 254

Date	Time	Location	Address
Apr 30, 2019	5:00 pm to 6:00 pm	MGEU Office	214 Saskatchewan Avenue E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from January 29, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Elections
President
Chief Steward
Vice-President
Steward
Workplace Safety & Health Representative(s)
(Elected positions will conclude on October 24, 2020)
New Business
Bargaining Proposals
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Eric Jenner, Staff Representative

Close

May 1, 2019

May 1 - Grievance and Appeals Committee

Grievance and Appeals Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 1, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor, 275 Broadway

Agenda

To be distributed at meeting.

Called by: Chair, Robert Wells

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May 1 - Grievance and Appeals Committee

Grievance and Appeals Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 1, 2019	9:00 am - 4:30 pm	Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor, 275 Broadway

To be distributed at meeting.

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May 1 - Government Community Workers, Area 6 - Local 256

Government Community Workers, Area 6 - Local 256

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 1, 2019	1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	MGEU - The Pullen Room	1st Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of September 24, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Elections
Chief Steward
Stewards (2)
Bargaining Proposals
Adjournment

Called by: Angela Janisse, Local President

Close

May 1 - Corrections, Area 2 - Local 010

Corrections, Area 2 - Local 010

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 1, 2019	7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	MGEU Office	322 Main St , Dauphin, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of September 17, 2018
New Business
Adjournment

Called by: Chris Geisel, Local President

Close

May 1 - Area Council 1

Area Council 1

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 1, 2019	7:00 pm to 8:00 pm	MGEU Office	10 - 11 Street, W., The Pas, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from March 13, 2019 Meeting
Business Arising
New Business
Election – MFL S&H Conference Thompson (September 26 to 28, 2019)
Two (2) Delegates/Two (2) Alternates (Must be S&H Representatives)
Area Council Event
Committee Reports
Director’s Report
Old Business
Adjournment

Called by: Cheri Lauk, Vice Chair

Close

May 2, 2019

May 2 - Mentoring

Mentoring

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 2, 2019	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Keystone Centre	1175 - 18th St, Brandon, MB R7A 7C5

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• What is mentoring and how can it build a stronger union?
• What qualities and skills are required by mentors and mentees?
• How do you initiate and engage in an effective mentoring relationship?

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May 2 - EMS Component Executive Meeting

EMS Component Executive Meeting

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 2, 2019	9:30 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU Office - Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Called to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from March 5 & 6, 2019
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Reports
Area Reports
Director’s Report
New Business
Adjournment

Called by: Leann Oakley, Component Chairperson

Close

May 2 - Government Community Workers Area 8 - Local 258

Government Community Workers Area 8 - Local 258

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 2, 2019	5:00 pm to 6:00 pm	MGEU Office	19 Elizabeth Drive, Thomnpson, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Elections:
Local President
Chief Steward
Vice President
Steward
Bargaining Proposals
Adjournment

Called by: Laura Nelson, Staff Representative

Close

May 3, 2019

May 3 - Changing Technology at Work

Changing Technology at Work

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 3, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU Office - Brandon	1665 Parker Blvd, Brandon, MB R7A 7P7

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• Computer, email, cell phone and Internet use
• Social networking
• Work-life balance
• Workplace discipline issues
• Off-duty conduct
• Union strategies for responding and/or being proactive on these issues

Close

May 3 - Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 3, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• Become aware of environmental issues close to home
• Discover practical steps you can take as an individual, as a union member
• Learn ways you can help make changes in your community, workplace and province

Close

May 3 - Main Street Project - Local 136

Main Street Project - Local 136

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 3, 2019	3:00 pm	Manitoba Metis Federation	Room 16 (Located on the ground floor across from the elevators), 300 - 150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0J7

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 21, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
* Bargaining Proposals
Good & Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Angela Lawrence, Local President

Close

May 5, 2019

May 5 - You and Your Union Information Session

You and Your Union Information Session

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 5, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Duke of Marlborough School	Multipurpose Room, Box 338, Churchill, MB R0B 0E0

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May 5 - Patient Transport Services, Area 6 - Local 451

Patient Transport Services, Area 6 - Local 451

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 5, 2019	11:00 am	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg MB
May 5, 2019	3:00 pm	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3G 0K5
May 7, 2019	7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Agenda

This is the first step in the negotiation process of your first ever Collective Agreement.

Your union needs you to make every possible effort to attend one of the aforementioned meetings so you can provide any suggestions you may have regarding the content of said Collective Agreement as well as be provided with an overview of the negotiation process as a whole in order for you to have a clear understanding of it.

Called by: Martin Trudel, Negotiating Representative

Close

May 5 - Government Community Workers, Area 1 - Local 251

Government Community Workers, Area 1 - Local 251

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 5, 2019	2:30 pm to 3:45 pm	MGEU The Pas Office	10 - 11 Street West, The Pas, Manitoba
May 5, 2019	6:00 pm to 7:00 pm	Victoria Inn - Flinty Room	10-A North 160 Highway, Flin Flon, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Bargaining Proposals
Adjournment

Called by: Terry Hatch, Local President

Close

May 6, 2019

May 6 - You and Your Union Information Session

You and Your Union Information Session

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 6, 2019	4:00 pm to 4:30 pm	Churchill Health Centre	Telehealth Room, 162 La Verendrye Avenue, Churchill, MB R0B 0E0

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May 6 - Social Sciences, Area 2 - Local 043

Social Sciences, Area 2 - Local 043

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 6, 2019	4:45 pm to 6:30 pm	MGEU Office	322 Main St S , Dauphin, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of November 28, 2018
New Business
Recording Incidents
Adjournment

Called by: Shelley Wiggins, Local President

Close

May 6 - Southern Community Support, Area 4 - Local 404

Southern Community Support, Area 4 - Local 404

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 6, 2019	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Rock's Bar & Grill - Morden Motor Inn	780 Thornhill Street, Morden, Manitoba
May 8, 2019	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	MGEU Office	214 Saskatchewan Avenue E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Agenda

**** Please attend one of the above meetings ****

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 13, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Adjournment

Called by: Jacqueline Paton, Local President

Close

May 7, 2019

May 5 - Patient Transport Services, Area 6 - Local 451

Patient Transport Services, Area 6 - Local 451

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 5, 2019	11:00 am	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg MB
May 5, 2019	3:00 pm	Canad Inns Polo Park	1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3G 0K5
May 7, 2019	7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Agenda

This is the first step in the negotiation process of your first ever Collective Agreement.

Your union needs you to make every possible effort to attend one of the aforementioned meetings so you can provide any suggestions you may have regarding the content of said Collective Agreement as well as be provided with an overview of the negotiation process as a whole in order for you to have a clear understanding of it.

Called by: Martin Trudel, Negotiating Representative

Close

May 7 - 8 - We Are the MGEU

We Are the MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 7, 2019	9:00 am May 7 to 4:30 pm May 8	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
May 8, 2019	9:00 am May 7 to 4:30 pm May 8	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

Close

May 7 - CFS Western Manitoba, Area 3 - Local 211

CFS Western Manitoba, Area 3 - Local 211

Date Time Location Address

May 7, 2019 10:00 am MGEU Office 1665 Parker Blvd., Brandon MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from October 16, 2018 .
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Bargaining Proposals
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Marshall Terhoch, Local President

Close

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 7, 2019	10:00 am	MGEU Office	1665 Parker Blvd., Brandon MB

May 7 - Duke of Marlborough School - Local 446

Duke of Marlborough School - Local 446

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 7, 2019	4:00 pm to 5:00 pm	Duke of Marlborough School	Multi-Purpose Room, Churchill MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Bargaining Update
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Dawne Palmer , President

Close

May 7 - Corrections, Area 5 - Local 13

Corrections, Area 5 - Local 13

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 7, 2019	7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Sun Gro Centre - Ice Breaker Lounge	360 Veterans Lane, Beausejour, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from November 26, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Adjournment

Called by: Peter Yourchenko, Local President

Close

May 7 - Prairie Mountain Community Support - Local 403, Area 3

Prairie Mountain Community Support - Local 403, Area 3

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 7, 2019	7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Clarion Hotel - Kensington 1	3130 Victoria Avenue , Brandon MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 4, 2018.
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Bill 29 Update
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Marlene Hrechka, Local President

Close

May 8, 2019

May 6 - Southern Community Support, Area 4 - Local 404

Southern Community Support, Area 4 - Local 404

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 6, 2019	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Rock's Bar & Grill - Morden Motor Inn	780 Thornhill Street, Morden, Manitoba
May 8, 2019	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	MGEU Office	214 Saskatchewan Avenue E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Agenda

**** Please attend one of the above meetings ****

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 13, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Adjournment

Called by: Jacqueline Paton, Local President

Close

May 7 - 8 - We Are the MGEU

We Are the MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 7, 2019	9:00 am May 7 to 4:30 pm May 8	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
May 8, 2019	9:00 am May 7 to 4:30 pm May 8	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

Close

May 8 - 9 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 8, 2019	9:00 am May 8 to 4:30 pm May 9	Canad Inns Club Regent	1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2
May 9, 2019	9:00 am May 8 to 4:30 pm May 9	Canad Inns Club Regent	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

Close

May 8 - Government Community Workers, Area 2 Local 252

Government Community Workers, Area 2 Local 252

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 8, 2019	12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	MGEU Office	322 Main St , Dauphin, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
New Business
Elections:
President
Chief Steward
Vice President
Stewards
Bargaining Proposals
Adjournment

Called by: Ed Dufour, Staff Representative

Close

May 8 - Social Sciences, Area 5 - Local 46

Social Sciences, Area 5 - Local 46

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 8, 2019	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Sun Gro Centre - Sunova Room	360 Veterans Lane, Beausejour, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from November 22, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
WSH Issues Reporting Form
Adjournment

Called by: Amanda Russell, Local President

Close

May 9, 2019

May 8 - 9 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 8, 2019	9:00 am May 8 to 4:30 pm May 9	Canad Inns Club Regent	1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2
May 9, 2019	9:00 am May 8 to 4:30 pm May 9	Canad Inns Club Regent	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

Close

May 9 - You and Your Union Information Session

You and Your Union Information Session

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 9, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU Office - Portage la Prairie	214 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9

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May 9 - Southern Community Support, Area 5 - Local 406

Southern Community Support, Area 5 - Local 406

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 9, 2019	7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Roadhouse 52	375 B North Front Drive, Steinbach, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 26, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Bill 29 Update
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Molly Pasichnyk, Local President

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May 10, 2019

May 10 - You and Your Union Information Session

You and Your Union Information Session

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 10, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Days Inn	21 Thompson Dr N, Thompson, MB R8N 2B5

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May 13, 2019

May 13 - 14 - Pension Primer

Pension Primer

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 13, 2019	9:00 am May 13 to 4:30 pm May 14	Union Centre	Room 107, Main Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
May 14, 2019	9:00 am May 13 to 4:30 pm May 14	Union Centre	Room 107, Main Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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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May 14, 2019

May 13 - 14 - Pension Primer

Pension Primer

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 13, 2019	9:00 am May 13 to 4:30 pm May 14	Union Centre	Room 107, Main Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
May 14, 2019	9:00 am May 13 to 4:30 pm May 14	Union Centre	Room 107, Main Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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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May 14 - 15 - Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 14, 2019	9:00 am May 14 to 4:30 pm May 15	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
May 15, 2019	9:00 am May 14 to 4:30 pm May 15	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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May 14 - You and Your Union Information Session

You and Your Union Information Session

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 14, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU Office - Dauphin	322 Main St S, Dauphin, MB R7N 1C6

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May 15, 2019

May 14 - 15 - Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 14, 2019	9:00 am May 14 to 4:30 pm May 15	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
May 15, 2019	9:00 am May 14 to 4:30 pm May 15	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

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May 15 - 16 - Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 15, 2019	9:00 am May 15 to 4:00 pm May 16	Keystone Centre	1175 - 18th St, Brandon, MB R7A 7C5
May 16, 2019	9:00 am May 15 to 4:00 pm May 16	Keystone Centre	1175 - 18th St, Brandon, MB R7A 7C5

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• The importance of knowing your audience
• How to organize information and arguments
• Verbal and non-verbal tips to get your message across
• Hands-on, confidence-building exercises
• Practice developing/delivering a short speech on a union topic

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May 16, 2019

May 15 - 16 - Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 15, 2019	9:00 am May 15 to 4:00 pm May 16	Keystone Centre	1175 - 18th St, Brandon, MB R7A 7C5
May 16, 2019	9:00 am May 15 to 4:00 pm May 16	Keystone Centre	1175 - 18th St, Brandon, MB R7A 7C5

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• The importance of knowing your audience
• How to organize information and arguments
• Verbal and non-verbal tips to get your message across
• Hands-on, confidence-building exercises
• Practice developing/delivering a short speech on a union topic

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May 16 - Equality & Human Rights Standing Committee

Equality & Human Rights Standing Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 16, 2019	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU - Charlie Wild Room	1st Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting of February 15, 2019
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
Area Reports
Guest - Allan Beach, Manager, Member Services (Labour Relations)
Review / Discussion - Educational (Human Rights 1.0, 2.0)
Budget Planning
Transition Support
Calls to Action
Debrief at Human Rights Museum - 4 to 4:30
Adjournment

Called by: Diane Arksey, Chairperson

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May 16 - You and Your Union Information Session

You and Your Union Information Session

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 16, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU Office - Brandon	1665 Parker Blvd, Brandon, MB R7A 7P7

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May 17, 2019

May 17 - Mentoring

Mentoring

Date	Time	Location	Address
May 17, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Prerequisite: Representing Our Members
• What is mentoring and how can it build a stronger union?
• What qualities and skills are required by mentors and mentees?
• How do you initiate and engage in an effective mentoring relationship?

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