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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 24/09/2026

This September 30, do one thing to deepen your understanding of truth and reconciliation. -Learn whose land you live and work on. -Read about the treaties connected to it. -Learn about the Indigenous nations and communities in your area. Then keep learning after #NDTR.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 24/09/2026

Did you know in 2024/25: - 17,258 Manitobans were enrolled in public colleges? - 4,306 college credentials were awarded? - 1 in 3 post-secondary credentials are earned through colleges?

17,258 Manitobans enrolled in public colleges

4,306 college credentials awarded in 2024/25

1 in 3 post-secondary credentials earned in colleges

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 24/09/2026

MGEU is proud to represent members at Assiniboine College, Brandon University, Red River College Polytechnic, Université de Saint-Boniface and University College of the North! These are the folks that make it possible for students to learn, thrive, and pursue their passions.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 24/09/2026

It's been a couple of weeks since teachers, staff and students returned to the classrooms and we're wishing everyone a good school year! ✏️ 🏫 🎒 🎓 ❤️

Back to school with a graphic of a pencil

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 23/09/2026

🎉 Celebrating Manitoba School Support Staff Recognition Week: September 21-25, 2026. 🫶 To all the dedicated support workers who keep our schools running strong: THANK YOU! Manitoba’s K–12 schools couldn't function without you. #SchoolSupportStaff #AppreciationWeek #PuttingPeopleFirst #WeAreTheMGEU

Icons showing various workers at schools with text: School Support Staff Recognition Week

School Support Staff Recognition Week proclamations from the province of Manitoba in french and english

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 03/09/2026

22% of the dispatcher and paramedic positions in Winnipeg are vacant. If that's not alarming, we don't know what is. It's time for the employer to show up for these understaffed, live-saving workers by offering a fair deal. 🚨 🚑 🚨

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 31/07/2026

4. If you feel faint, stop activity and get to a cool place right away.

Text about heading to a cool space if you feel faint. Graphic of a person lying on the ground under the sun.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 31/07/2026

3. Wear sunscreen, a brimmed hat, and loose, light-coloured clothing.

Text about what to wear to stay cool and protected. Graphic of sun hat and sunscreen bottle.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 31/07/2026

2. For long strenuous jobs, drink a beverage with electrolytes.

Text about having a drink with electrolytes and a graphic of a sport drink.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 31/07/2026

1. Take breaks often to drink water and avoid caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks.

Text about drinking water and graphic of two water bottles.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 31/07/2026

As we continue to experience hot weather, here are a few tips for working safely with high temperatures. If you have questions about heat and your health, you can always call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257. Stay safe out there, everyone!

4 tips for working safely in extreme heat. Graphic of a temperature gauge.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 30/07/2026

"The idea is not a bad idea at the outset (but) I would much rather (have) seen this report done once we have a fully staffed paramedic service, including 911... and then see if there’s another path that could be better," said MGEU president Kyle Ross. www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2026/0...

Photo of a headset on an open laptop's keyboard. Text is about the Winnipeg Free Press article.

Quote from MGEU President Kyle Ross about the idea of creating a new option to handle some 911 calls.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 28/07/2026

🦺 Did you know that there is legislation to protect you from hazards while at work? It's called the "Provincial Workplace Safety and Health Act" and it outlines four key rights you have about staying safe at work. Learn more: www.mgeu.ca/members/get-...

You have the right to safe work. Graphic of a person in a high visibility vest.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 23/07/2026

"Having looked through somebody’s application... I definitely feel like I am making a difference in somebody’s life and somebody’s future in Canada," says MGEU member Nina Lam. Find out how her job as an Immigration Program Officer is unique: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

MGEU member Nina Lam stands in front of an office sign for her workplace.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 07/07/2026

🎉 Congrats to our 2026 MGEU bursary and scholarship recipients! We wish you all the best in your studies and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish! www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 10/06/2026

Yesterday, MGEU members at Riverwood Square, who provide assisted living and supportive housing services, ratified a new five-year agreement. Highlights of the new agreement include: • Wage increases in each year • A market adjustment for each level of pay • Increases to overtime pay

An elderly person who is sitting clasps hands with a caregiver who is standing.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 29/05/2026

Many Manitobans are struggling to make ends meet—paying more for everything, while wages fail to keep pace. We need to pay workers fairly. Learn more at mgeu.ca

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 21/05/2026

Read her full story: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 21/05/2026

Lam is passionate about her work in immigration; drawing connections between the work, her Master in Development Studies from the Geneva Graduate Institute, and her personal experience as a second-generation Canadian.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 21/05/2026

As an Immigration Program Officer with the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), Lam reviews applications from people worldwide who are interested in moving to the province and becoming part of Manitoba’s work force.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 21/05/2026

Nina Lam is in the unique position of getting a glimpse into someone’s life story and helping them write their next chapter in Manitoba.

Photo of, and quote from, MGEU member Nina Lam

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 19/05/2026

The #ManitobaMuseum is closing the treasured Delta Marsh & Rye Farm diorama. The reason? Two decades of stagnant provincial funding means they don't have the staff to care for it. If we want to tell our province’s story, we need to invest in it. 🏛️💔 #MBpoli #MBArts

A woman and girl walk past the Delta Marsh and Rye Farm diorama at the MB Museum.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 14/05/2026

Yesterday, the Minister of Health joined with health professionals to proclaim Allied Health Professionals Recognition Week (May 10-16). Thank you to the thousands of professionals serving our communities every day to help us heal and make Manitoba stronger. 💙 #AlliedHealthWeek #PuttingPeopleFirst

MGEU Allied Health members with Minister and proclamation at Legislature

Allied Health workers with Health Minister in Legislature

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 28/04/2026

🚨‘They’re burning out’ - Rise in Winnipeg paramedic vacancies forces workers to do more with less New data reveals a massive surge in vacancies among WPG paramedics and 911 operators, jumping to more than double a year ago - www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

News article with headline that reads: 'They’re burning out’ - Rise in Winnipeg paramedic vacancies forces workers to do more with less, union says

Quote from MGEU President Kyle Ross that says staff vacancies lead to more injuries on the job and more time lost due to injury

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 23/04/2026

📖 Looking for a new book to read on #WorldBookDay? We recommend "Public Service in Tough Times: Working Under Austerity in Manitoba". It shows how cuts to government spending benefit the rich more than anyone else, make poverty and inequality worse, and is focused on recent history in our MB.

Public Service in Tough Times book cover.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 17/04/2026

Though Manitobans may be looking forward to April showers, which will bring May flowers, today's weather decided to bring more snow. Thanks to all the snow plow operators across the province for clearing roads and helping us get to and fro as safely as we can!

Image of a snow plow. Text says Thank you, snow plow operators.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 17/04/2026

At our board meeting this week, Michelle Huskilson was sworn in as Community-Based Social Services Component Director. Join us in welcoming her to this position!

Michelle Huskilson reads the oath of office for component directors

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 10/04/2026

Are you experiencing a problem at work? One of the benefits of being a union member is having back-up when you need to solve a problem on the job. Stewards and MGEU staff representatives are in your corner to help ensure your contract is followed and that problems are resolved.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 31/03/2026

Today is the Transgender Day of Visibility — a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people. Thank you to Logan Oxenham MLA for Kirkfield Park and Dr. Jemstone Bathe for speaking at the flag raising at the Union Centre yesterday! 🏳️‍⚧️🩵🤍🩷🏳️‍⚧️

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 28/03/2026

Dedicated people in MB’s Wildfire Service, like Cheri, love what they do. But as fire seasons get more intense, more staff are needed. It’s time to hire back workers and rebuild our public services. Visit FillTheJobs.ca to tell the government to take action. #FillTheJobs #PuttingPeopleFirst

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 27/03/2026

We're hiring a Staff Representative II to join our team in Winnipeg! This is a complex and responsible position where the incumbent administers and enforces, and negotiates collective agreements on behalf of the membership of the MGEU. View the job posting: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...

Graphic promoting Staff Representative II job posting

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 26/03/2026

On March 24, 2026, members of Main Street Project ratified a new four-year collective agreement. Highlights include: • General wage increases in each year of the agreement • New long service steps (15 years and 25 years) • Increased sick leave accrual rates

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 25/03/2026

The Manitoba Government’s budget, released yesterday, maintains investments in core public services, but doesn’t adequately address the ongoing public sector staffing crisis. Read our full response: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

Manitoba legislature with text that says budget 2026.

Quote from MGEU president Kyle Ross about budget 2026.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 20/03/2026

Results from a recent survey of the 1,700 MGEU members who work in Corrections show alarming levels of burnout, chronic short-staffing and the impact of overcrowding in Manitoba’s jails. Read our news release: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

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Manitoba Correctional Officers face chronic short-staffing, burnout, and dangerous overcrowding

Results from a recent survey of MGEU members who work in Corrections show alarming levels of burnout, chronic short-staffing and the impact of overcrowding in Manitoba’s jails.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 17/03/2026

On World Social Worker Day, we're giving a shout out to these hard-working folks who advocate for clients, counsel folks who need support, direct clients to resources, promote health care services, conduct social policy analysis, and so much more! Thank you for everything you do! ❤️

A circle connects a house, a dollar sign, an apple, and a health care symbol. In the centre is a heart.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 11/03/2026

Peas tell us you've heard? It's Dietician's Day! Lettuce celebrate dieticians who help us understand how food can help us live healthily and happily!

A graphic of a dinner plate with fruit and vegetables on it.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 10/03/2026

Interested in speaking with your MLA about opportunities and challenges in your work? Contact our Resource Centre to ask about how we can support you.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 10/03/2026

On Friday, MGEU members Les Rolsky (civil service) and Ila Hlatky (IERHA) met with Lac du Bonnet MLA Wayne Ewasko. They had a great discussion with him about staffing shortages and challenges they face in their workplaces.

From left: Les Rolsky, Ila Hlatky, and Wayne Ewasko

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 09/03/2026

The MGEU Women's Committee had a great time at the Manitoba Federation of Labour International Women's Day breakfast today! Strong women, strong unions. ❤️

The MGEU Women's Committee holding various signs.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 09/03/2026

In the lead up to the 2026 Manitoba provincial budget, MGEU President Kyle Ross has provided the union’s Pre-Budget Submission to the Finance Minister, urging more investment in public services. Read our budget recommendations: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

MB Legislative Building with text that says pre-budget submission.

Quote from MGEU President Kyle Ross about hopes for 2026 Manitoba budget

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 06/03/2026

MGEU was delighted to hold the first planning meeting to get the Dauphin and District Labour Council up and running again! On February 24, reps from MGEU, IAM, CUPW, MVTA, and MNU attended the hybrid meeting. Special guest Geoff Bergen from the Canadian Labour Council also joined.

A group of people in front of a screen with a virtual meeting displayed.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 05/03/2026

Les plows, sands, salts and clears debris off our roads – and he loves what he does. But when crews are short-staffed, it's harder to keep up when conditions change fast. Tell the Manitoba government it's time to fill the jobs: FillTheJobs.ca

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 04/03/2026

Earlier this week, MGEU members Jodee Pescitelli (Family Dynamics) and Ryan Melnyk (MPI) met with MLA for Kildonan-River East Rachelle Schott. They had a great discussion about the impact that public sector vacancies are having on workers and community members.

From left: Rachelle Schott, Jodee Pescitelli, Ryan Melnyk

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 03/03/2026

🗞️ In today's WPG Free Press: The MGEU is raising concerns about civil service vacancies as the province’s budget day nears. Saying 1 in every 5 positions have been left unfilled, the union has flagged shortages in various sectors. Read more: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews... #FillTheJobs

Image of MGEU ad billboard that reads: "20% of Manitoba's public service is missing" and headline from Free Press that says, "Civil Service vacancies alarming: union"

Quote from Kyle Ross that says, "Our workers are continually doing more with less. (They) often tell us they’re doing the job of two to three people. I will give the government some credit — it is improving. But it’s slow, and our workers, in the meantime, are burning out. As people leave, that knowledge is walking out the door.”

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 03/03/2026

Yesterday, MGEU Area 3 Director Renno Fleury was sworn in as the National Indigenous Representative for the National Union of Public and General Employees. Congrats, Renno!

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 02/03/2026

MB wants to fill at least the same number of seasonal positions to battle wildfires this year as in 2025, but president Kyle Ross is worried not all jobs budgeted by the province will be filled by the start of the wildfire season, as happened last year. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #FillT

As Manitoba prepares for next wildfire season, concerns rise around staffing vacancies

Quote from Kyle Ross: “We really need to find ways to ensure that we can retain these workers once we invest that time and money in them."

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 28/02/2026

With more provincial Employment Standards Officers like Roger, Manitoba would be able to investigate more wage complaints and protect even more workers. Let’s fill the jobs and rebuild our public services. Go to FillTheJobs.ca to tell the government to take action.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 26/02/2026

Last Saturday, MGEU members of Seine River School Division Educational Assistants voted to accept a new 3-year collective agreement. These members support students in developing social, life and learning skills. Highlights include retroactive pay and additional vacation after 15 years of service.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 25/02/2026

Bullying has no place in schools, workplaces, or anywhere else. On Pink Shirt Day, we're sending a special message to kiddos (and grown ups, too) that have been bullied: you matter. Take care of yourselves and be nice to others - you never know what positive impact you will have! 💗

Graphic of a pink t-shirt with a red heart on it.

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MGEU @mgeu.ca · 17/02/2026

Looking for funds to help support your post-secondary education? Check out our MGEU scholarships and bursaries: www.mgeu.ca/members/memb... 🏫💰

MGEU 2026 scholarships and bursaries. A row of Canadian dollar bills is on the bottom.

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