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Nov 20, 2018 - Throne Speech Raises Questions about Plans for the Civil Service

Today the Pallister Government unveiled its Speech from the Throne. Often referred to as a provincial blueprint, it’s as chance for government to lay out their priorities and direction for the year ahead. Today’s speech contained concerning language around advancing transformation of public services with a new Public Service Act.
Nov 16, 2018 - Gawronsky Delivers Petition Signatures Against Pineland Privatization

At first glance, it may have looked like a giant Christmas card. But MGEU President, Michelle Gawronsky wasn’t bringing tidings of comfort and joy to the Legislative Building yesterday. She was delivering 1,500 signatures to the government from Manitobans against privatizing the Pineland Forest Nursery.
Nov 16, 2018 - MGEU Continues to Grow as Largest CFS Union in the Province

Manitoba’s largest union continues to grow as 16 Child and Family Services Western workers at the Emergency Placement Resource Centre (EPR) in Brandon chose the MGEU, making them the union’s newest Local. The MGEU currently represents other CFS Western members at the child treatment assessment centres (known officially as Cypress House and Patrick House) as well as the majority of those in child and family services across Manitoba – including approximately 225 members who work directly for the Province and over 700 other members who work in outside agencies.
Nov 08, 2018 - Government Spends Over $16 million on Private Consultants Rather than Consulting the Frontline

A startling media report has surfaced that shows the Pallister government has spent more than $16 million to date on 20 different studies done by private consultants.“This should be concerning to all Manitobans. This is $16 million that could have been spent on delivering frontline services. Instead, they’re spending our tax dollars to fill the pockets of professional ‘privatizers’,” said MGEU President, Michelle Gawronsky. “The fact that this is only for high profile studies makes you wonder how much more money they’ve wasted trying to justify their cuts to public services and privatization plans.”
Nov 06, 2018 - Showing our Appreciation for Manitoba’s Community Social Service Workers

November 6, 2018 is Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the important contributions these workers make to help Manitobans in need. The day, first recognized a decade ago, has once again been proclaimed by the Manitoba Government.
Nov 06, 2018 - Teranet - Locals 397 and 399 ratify new agreement

Members of Teranet - Locals 397 and 399, who administer all land titles within Manitoba, ratified a new four-year collective agreement today.
Nov 06, 2018 - Reverse the Cuts to the Compass Residential Youth Program – Sign the Petition

Instead of investing in programs to help our youth, the Pallister government is eliminating supports. Five jobs have been cut from the Compass Residential Youth Program in Portage la Prairie – a unique Addictions Foundation of Manitoba program that helps youth aged 13-17 who are struggling with substance use disorders and mental health problems. Please sign and share the petition to send a message to the Manitoba Government and urge them to reverse these reckless cuts!
Nov 05, 2018 - Doctors Add Their Voice – Don’t Privatize Air Ambulance Service

This weekend a letter surfaced from 16 medical doctors from the Lifeflight Air Ambulance program highlighting their concerns for patient and staff safety if the service is privatized. The letter offers several criticisms of the government’s plan to privatize Lifeflight. In the letter’s conclusion the doctors emphasize: "We, the medical staff of Lifeflight Manitoba air ambulance, wish to make it clear that we are not prepared to work in an environment that provides substandard patient care and increases risk to patients and providers."
Nov 05, 2018 - Impark (Lot Attendant Employees) ratify new agreement

Members of Impark (Lot Attendant Employees) - Local 199 ratified a new collective agreement this past weekend.
Nov 02, 2018 - HEB Disability and Rehabilitation Plan will Expand to Include all Part-time Workers

Starting January 1, 2019 the HEB Manitoba Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan will expand to include all part-time employees. This is good news for part-time workers as it means they will no longer have to work a minimum of 15 hours per week to be eligible for coverage.

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