Meetings & Events Calendar

December 17, 2018

December 17 - Physical Science Component Executive

Physical Science Component Executive

Date	Time	Location	Address
Dec 17, 2018	9:30 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU Office	413 Main Street, Selkirk, MB

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from.October 21, 2018
Business Arising for Previous Minutes
New Business
Reports
Area
Director
Adjournment

Called by: Brian Wilson, Component Director

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December 17 - ANCR, Area 6 - Local 365

ANCR, Area 6 - Local 365

Date	Time	Location	Address
Dec 17, 2018	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm	ANCR - Basement Boardroom	835 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N6

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from September 14, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Election - Chief Steward
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Nicholas Dawshka, Local President

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December 18, 2018

December 18 - Equality and Human Rights Standing Committee

Equality and Human Rights Standing Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Dec 18, 2018	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Room 103	First Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from August 20, 2018
Business Arising From Previous Minutes
Welcome and Information from Michelle Gawronsky (MGEU President) and Janet Kehler (Director, Member Services)
Area Reports
New Business
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Good & Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Diane Arksey, Chairperson

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December 18 - Area Council 4

Area Council 4

Date	Time	Location	Address
Dec 18, 2018	6:00 pm to 8:30 pm	MGEU Office	214 Saskatchewan Avenue E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from November 20, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Standing Committee Reports
Director’s Report
Staff Representative Report
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Diana Schultz, Chairperson

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December 19, 2018

December 19 - Safety, Health & Environment Committee

Safety, Health & Environment Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Dec 19, 2018	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Union Centre - Room 2A	275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order - Welcome and Introductions
Standing Committee Constitution, By-Law and Policy Manual References
Elections
Vice Chair
MFL Safety, Health and Environment Committee (2 positions)
Adoption of Minutes from September 4, 2018
Area Reports
MFL Safety, Health & Environment Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
Strategic Planning
Elections for Winter 2019 Safety and Health Conferences (2 positions)
Construction Safety Association of Manitoba and Safety Services
Meeting Dates
Adjournment

Called by: Bev Smith, Chair

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December 21, 2018

December 21 - Grievance and Appeals Committee

Grievance and Appeals Committee

Date	Time	Location	Address
Dec 21, 2018	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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December 21 - Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

Date Time Location Address

Dec 21, 2018

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Dec 21, 2018

December 24, 2018

December 24 - Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

Date Time Location Address

Dec 24, 2018

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Dec 24, 2018

December 25, 2018

December 25 - Christmas Day

Christmas Day

Date Time Location Address

Dec 25, 2018

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Dec 25, 2018

December 26, 2018

December 26 - Boxing Day

Boxing Day

Date Time Location Address

Dec 26, 2018

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Dec 26, 2018

December 31, 2018

December 31 - New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve

Date Time Location Address

Dec 31, 2018

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Date	Time	Location	Address
Dec 31, 2018

January 1, 2019

January 1 - New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

Date Time Location Address

Jan 1, 2019

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Jan 1, 2019

January 2, 2019

January 2 - Area Council 1

Area Council 1

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 2, 2019	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	MGEU Office	10 - 11 Street, W., The Pas, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from November 7, 2018 Meeting
Business Arising
New Business
Committee Reports
Director’s Report
Old Business
Adjournment

Called by: Riley Box, Chair

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January 3, 2019

January 3 - AFM Presidents Meeting

AFM Presidents Meeting

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 3, 2019	9:30 am to 3:30 pm	MGEU - Charlie Wild Room	1st Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Agenda

Discussion.

Called by: Colin Ghostkeeper, Staff Representative

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January 4, 2019

January 4 - Trades Component Executive

Trades Component Executive

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 4, 2019	9:00 am to 4:00 pm	MGEU - The Olfert Boardroom	5th Floor - 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Previous Minutes from October 21, 2018
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Area Reports
Director's Report
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Debra McKay, Chairperson

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January 4 - Finance Committee

Finance Committee

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

Agenda

Call to order
Adoption of agenda
Adoption of minutes from November 16, 2018 meeting
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
New Business
November 2018 Financial Statement
Investment Reports Discussion
Area Council Reports
Good & Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Doug Troke - Chair

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January 7, 2019

January 7 - Local Table Officer Discussions

Local Table Officer Discussions

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 7, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	MGEU	The Olfert Board Room, 5th Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6

Does not count towards four days of annual training
This year’s discussions are designed to provide Presidents, Chief Stewards and Vice-presidents with an opportunity to:
• Network within their own MGEU Area
• Set goals for outreach to Rand Employees and orientating new members
• Develop strategies for strengthening Local Leadership teams including maximizing education and mentoring opportunities

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January 8, 2019

January 8 - 9 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 8, 2019	9:00 am January 8 to 4:30 pm January 9	MGEU Office - Dauphin	322 Main St S, Dauphin, MB R7N 1C6
Jan 9, 2019	9:00 am January 8 to 4:30 pm January 9	MGEU Office - Dauphin	322 Main St S, Dauphin, MB R7N 1C6

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

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January 8 - 9 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

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

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

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January 9, 2019

January 8 - 9 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 8, 2019	9:00 am January 8 to 4:30 pm January 9	MGEU Office - Dauphin	322 Main St S, Dauphin, MB R7N 1C6
Jan 9, 2019	9:00 am January 8 to 4:30 pm January 9	MGEU Office - Dauphin	322 Main St S, Dauphin, MB R7N 1C6

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

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January 8 - 9 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

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

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

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January 9 - 10 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 9, 2019	9:00 am January 9 to 4:30 pm January 10	Canad Inns Club Regent	1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2
Jan 10, 2019	9:00 am January 9 to 4:30 pm January 10	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

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January 9 - Local Table Officer Discussions

Local Table Officer Discussions

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 9, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Red River College - Portage la Prairie	Room 2-05, 32 - 5th St SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1J2

Does not count towards four days of annual training
This year’s discussions are designed to provide Presidents, Chief Stewards and Vice-presidents with an opportunity to:
• Network within their own MGEU Area
• Set goals for outreach to Rand Employees and orientating new members
• Develop strategies for strengthening Local Leadership teams including maximizing education and mentoring opportunities

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January 9 - Area Council 8

Area Council 8

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 9, 2019	5:00 pm to 10:00 pm	MGEU Office	19 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba

Agenda

Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Minutes from October 29, 2018 Meeting
Committee Reports
• Constitution By-Law & Structure (Amy Warnar-Brown)
• Equality & Human Rights (Siobhan McLeod)
• Finance (Jean Nemeth)
• Grievance & Appeals (Jeanette Kimball)
• Membership Education (Sherry Bonnefoy)
• Safety, Health & Environment (Monique Braconnier)
• Pension & Benefits (Cheri Cable)
• Technological Change (Stephen Allen)
• Women’s (Terry-Lyn Gagnon)
• Young Members (Kelsey Montani)
Board Report (Kurt Henry)
Staff Representative Report (Laura Nelson)
New Business
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Kurt Henry, Area Director

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January 10, 2019

January 9 - 10 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 9, 2019	9:00 am January 9 to 4:30 pm January 10	Canad Inns Club Regent	1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B2
Jan 10, 2019	9:00 am January 9 to 4:30 pm January 10	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

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January 10 - 11 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 10, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Brandon	1665 Parker Blvd, Brandon, MB R7A 7P7
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Brandon	1665 Parker Blvd, Brandon, MB R7A 7P7

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

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January 10 - 11 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 10, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Portage la Prairie	214 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Portage la Prairie	214 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9

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

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January 11, 2019

January 10 - 11 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 10, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Brandon	1665 Parker Blvd, Brandon, MB R7A 7P7
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Brandon	1665 Parker Blvd, Brandon, MB R7A 7P7

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

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January 10 - 11 - Representing Our Members

Representing Our Members

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 10, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Portage la Prairie	214 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am January 10 to 4:30 pm January 11	MGEU Office - Portage la Prairie	214 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9

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

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January 11 - Clerical Component Executive

Clerical Component Executive

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 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 October 21, 2018
Area Reports
Director's Report
New Business
Old Business
Presentation by Erin O'Hara, Staff Representative
Respectful Workplace
Attendance Management
Workplace Impairment Policy
Good and Welfare
Adjournment

Called by: Patti Molyneaux, Chairperson

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January 11 - 12 - We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am January 11 to 4:30 pm January 12	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Jan 12, 2019	9:00 am January 11 to 4:30 pm January 12	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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January 11 - Local Table Officer Discussions

Local Table Officer Discussions

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Selkirk Inn & Conference Centre	162 Main St, Selkirk, MB R1A 1R3

Does not count towards four days of annual training
This year’s discussions are designed to provide Presidents, Chief Stewards and Vice-presidents with an opportunity to:
• Network within their own MGEU Area
• Set goals for outreach to Rand Employees and orientating new members
• Develop strategies for strengthening Local Leadership teams including maximizing education and mentoring opportunities

Close

January 12, 2019

January 11 - 12 - We Are The MGEU

We Are The MGEU

Date	Time	Location	Address
Jan 11, 2019	9:00 am January 11 to 4:30 pm January 12	Union Centre	Room 2C, 2nd Floor, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Jan 12, 2019	9:00 am January 11 to 4:30 pm January 12	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