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• Oct 30, 2018 - Will Employees be the Ones to Pay for the Government’s Fleet Vehicle Cut?
  

  Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today that the Manitoba government is eliminating 400 vehicles from its government fleet, which she claims will save approximately $2.3 million in operating costs. The move could save money. However, MGEU President Michelle Gawronsky is worried that the savings will come at the employees’ expense.

• Oct 24, 2018 - Bill 29 Commissioner provides update
  

  The MGEU forwarded an update from Robert Pruden, the Bill 29 Commissioner responsible for conducting the health care representation votes, to all MGEU members involved in the votes today.

• Oct 21, 2018 - Michelle Gawronsky Continues to Lead the MGEU
  

  Michelle Gawronsky has been elected to her 4th term as MGEU President at the 65th biennial convention. Charlotte McWilliams was elected 1st Vice President, Douglas Troke 2nd Vice President, Shelley Wiggins 3rd Vice President, and Ed Miller 4th Vice President.

• Oct 19, 2018 - Resolutions Theme of Day 2 Convention
  

  The second day of the MGEU Convention was mostly dedicated to dealing with resolutions. It also included speaker, Alex Himelfarb and the final nominations for tomorrows elections.

• Oct 18, 2018 - MGEU's 65th Convention Kicks Off with Presidential Address
  

  MGEU President Michelle Gawronsky kicked off the union’s 65th Convention – Public Service Proud – this evening. “Over the last two years, everyone on our MGEU team has been working incredibly hard - responding to challenges and making sure the right people are in the right place, getting things done.”

• Oct 15, 2018 - Manitoba Lakes Renamed in Honour of Two Former Paramedics
  

  The lives and careers of two former paramedics were celebrated today as northern Manitoba lakes were renamed in their memory.

• Oct 15, 2018 - Celebrating Health Care Support Workers' Week
  

  Today the Government of Manitoba proclaimed October 15 – 19, 2018 Health Care Support Services Week and October 18, 2018 Health Care Aide Day.

• Oct 15, 2018 - Continuing Efforts for Improved Accessibility
  

  As of November 1, 2018, all Manitoba public-sector organizations must comply with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, which aims to create a more inclusive society by removing barriers to everyday living while promoting dignity and respect for Manitobans with disabilities.

• Sep 28, 2018 - ACC/RRC Members Reject Employer's Offer
  

  Members of Assiniboine Community College (Local 71) and Red River College (Local 73) have voted overwhelmingly to reject the final offer from management.

• Sep 26, 2018 - MGEU Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Corrections Activist, Pat Gilbertson
  

  It is with heavy hearts that the MGEU mourns the passing of long-time member and dedicated activist, Pat Gilbertson.