MGEU

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From helping people get dressed or bathed, to preparing and serving meals, to preparing them for a visit off-site, and much more, health care aides are an integral part of the health care team.

On #HealthCareAideDay, we're saying thank you to those who take such good care of people in so many ways

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📚 "A library card is the start of a lifelong adventure."
- Lilian Jackson Braun

On Canadian Library Workers' Day, we're thanking library staff for everything they do to introduce us to new worlds, start us off on new literary adventures, and create spaces for family-friendly fun!

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Yesterday, members at Golden Door Geriatric Centre (Local 87) ratified a new 3-year collective agreement.

Highlights include:
- General wage increases each year
- Market adjustments for support staff and LPNs
- Additional long-service steps
- Increased weekend, evening and night premiums

Download a poster for your union bulletin board: www.mgeu.ca/uploads/docu...

A poster describing interpersonal violence leave that links to mfl.ca/leave for more information.

Are you experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking?

Workers experiencing interpersonal violence can take 5 paid days off to get the help they need.

It's your right. It's the law.

Learn more about this leave on the Manitoba Federation of Labour website: mfl.ca/leave/

Offices closed October 13, 2025.

The MGEU offices are closed for Thanksgiving Day, October 13, and will reopen on October 14.

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After years of government cuts, nearly 20% of the jobs in the provincial public service remain unfilled. It's time to hire back workers and rebuild the services all Manitobans rely on. Learn more at www.mgeu.ca/rebuild-publ...
#PuttingPeopleFirst

St.Amant logo. Text says, "St.Amant Support Local 92 Ratification."

On October 8, members at St.Amant, who support Manitobans with developmental disabilities, autims and acquired brain injuries, ratified a new 4-year collective agreement.

Highlights include:

- General wage increases each year
- Market adjustment and other wage adjustments
- Personal wellness days

Congrats to the many MGEU members who were among the hundreds of Manitobans honoured for their work in responding to the recent wildfire season!

We're hiring! Join our team as a Staff Rep 1. Apply by October 15 at 4 pm.

We're hiring a Staff Representative!

If you're interested in supporting and advocating on behalf of MGEU members, check out our job posting and apply if you're interested!

Applications close October 15 at 4 pm.

Job posting: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...

Photo of Linda Meier in a kitchen. Text says, "We have our own little island in the kitchen. We all work together well."

👩‍🍳 "We have our own little island in the kitchen," says Linda Meier, MGEU member who works as a cook at a care centre in Winnipeg. "We all work together well."

We're featuring her story as part of Healthcare Foodservice Week.

Find out what her day looks like: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

Area 2 Council members pose with the Kinsmen Mud Bog sign.

Area 2 Council members preparing food at the Grandview Mud Bog.

MGEU Area 2 Council members had a great time volunteering at the 10th Grandview Mud Bog this summer!

The labour movement is about making the world a better place for everyone. Volunteering in local events is one way union members contribute to building community spirit.

When you need public services, they need to be there for you. But after years of cuts, thousands of jobs in Manitoba's provincial public service have been left unfilled.

It's time to hire back workers and rebuild our public services.
Discover our campaign at www.mgeu.ca/rebuild-publ...

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Quote from MGEU President Kyle Ross that is included in the post text.

"We think the community connections program is a worthy project, and we commend the province for wanting to move forward with it... We want to be part of the solution," wrote Kyle Ross, president of MGEU.

Read the article via @winnipegfreepress.com: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

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During Healthcare Food Service Week, we're leaving a five-star review for these workers who prepare and serve folks meals to folks in hospital and care homes.

We can't heal or live without food and we're grateful for the important work you do to support people's health.

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Read the report and the 231 Calls for Justice: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/

Cover of "Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls."

Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People.

We encourage you to review the report and the Calls for Justice and reflect on how you can take action to make the world a safer place for Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.

Photo of Shirley Russell holding an MGEU Solidarity Award.

Congratulations to long-time MGEU activist Shirley Russell, who recently received an MGEU Solidarity Award!

Solidarity Awards are given to members who have contributed to MGEU's advancement through their participation at the local, component or area levels.

Member Communications during the Canada Post Strike

✉️ ❗ Due to the Canada Post strike, all items that would normally be sent to MGEU members by mail are being held until service resumes. Meeting notices, bargaining updates, and other time-sensitive updates will continue to be emailed to members during the work stoppage. For more info, visit MGEU.ca

We're hiring! Join our team as a Staff Rep 1. Apply by October 15 at 4 pm.

We're hiring a Staff Representative!

If you're interested in supporting and advocating on behalf of MGEU members, check out our job posting and apply if you're interested!

Applications close October 15 at 4 pm.

Job posting: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...

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Many thanks to the Conservation Officers who work across MB to protect public safety and the fish, wildlife and forest resources in our province!

These folks are a key part of keeping this province's rich and varied landscapes, resources (and people!), protected and safe as we coexist.

🐟 🌲 ❤️ 🌊 🐻

A heart with two feathers in the centre, on an orange background.

On Orange Shirt Day, we commemorate the residential school experience, witness and honour the healing journey of survivors and their families, and commit to the ongoing reconciliation.

By wearing an orange shirt, we commit to the enduring truth that every child matters, everyday and everywhere.

🧡

Photo of textbooks open in a library. Text says, “Red River College Local 73 Ratification.”

Members of Red River College - Local 73 ratified a new 3-year agreement today!

Highlights include:

- Wage increases in each year of the agreement
- A new max step for instructors, & a one-time automatic step progression
- New wellness leave & ceremonial, cultural, religious & spiritual leave

Group of people wearing orange standing in front of the 1919 General Strike Centennial Mural at Union Centre.

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, which honours residential school survivors, their families and communities, and the children who never returned home.

Today, folks at the Union Centre wore orange in the spirit of healing and reconciliation.

Check out our Education Support Worker campaign: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

And adult and a child's hands by a notebook with homework. Text says, "Education Support Workers: Supporting students. When they need it most."

Stack of books. Text says, "Education Support Workers: Making the latest books available. So kids can take them home.

Sidewalk crossing. Text says, "Education Support Workers: Helping kids cross safely. Even on the busiest streets.

During School Support Staff Recognition Week, we're giving three cheers (at least!) for school support staff!

Thank you for everything you do to support children in school!

Check out our Education Support Worker campaign: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

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A group of MGEU wildland firefighters stands with MGEU president Kyle Ross. Text says, "Investment in the fire service is to the benefit of all Manitobans, not just the union or these workers."

MGEU President Kyle Ross: "[Investment in the fire service] is to the benefit of all Manitobans, not just the union or these workers."

Read more in The North Star article: thenorthstar.media/2025/09/chro...

On September 15, 2025, members of APEC-USB (Local 149), Instructors at Université de Saint-Boniface, ratified a new four-year agreement (effective August 1, 2024 – July 21, 2028).

www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

Photo of Université de Saint-Boniface. Text says, "Université de Saint-Boniface Instructors (APEC) - Local 149, Résultats de la ratification".

Le 15 septembre 2025, les membres de la section locale 149 de la APEC-USB, instructeurs à l’Université de Saint-Boniface, ont ratifié une nouvelle entente de quatre ans (en vigueur du 1er août 2024 au 21 juillet 2028).

www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

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Text says, "No one should go to work and expect to be injured on a day-to-day basis. It's just not a fair situation for workers." Kyle Ross, MGEU President. MGEU logo bottom right.

A paramedic is sitting in an ambulance. Text says, "93% of paramedics have been exposed to violence on the job."

“We have to work with city and try to find ways to ensure (staff) are supported in those moments and not being injured,” said Kyle Ross.

“No one should go to work and expect to be injured on a day-to-day basis. It’s just not a fair situation for workers.”

www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...