Schools Work Because We Do!
Representing Educational Assistants, Secretaries, Librarians, & Custodial
"Together we stand, divided we fall. Choose unity, choose victory"
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Solidarity
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THANKYOU everyone who came out and joined in on the Info picket!
CBC Radio
Increasing class complexity at Manitoba schools
"Longtime Winnipeg educational assistant Leanne Gregorchuk says role of educational assistants has changed a lot over the last 20 years, as resources for kids with complex needs dwindle-- and it's taking a toll on students and EAs."
-Sourced from CBC Information Radio-MB
with Marcy Markusa
CUPE Manitoba is fighting for workers in Manitoba: CUPE Local 1522 is fighting for fairness!
The numbers are in.....
CUPE Local 1522 Custodial members have given a clear message with a strike mandate of 92%. Clerical members have also delivered a strong strike mandate of 93%.
These results reflect the concerns and priorities of our membership and send a clear message about the importance of fair wages, respect, and working conditions.
Update on Seniority List
Seniority lists have now been distributed. The 2024 seniority list was shared with schools by the union, while the 2025 seniority list was issued by the employer.
Despite the union’s efforts to work collaboratively with the employer to ensure the accuracy of these lists, those efforts were not successful. As a result, we are aware that there are several errors.
If you identify any discrepancies, please contact the employer directly to have them reviewed and corrected, and copy the union on your correspondence. The employer should be able to provide clear explanations and supporting documentation for any differences identified.
The union’s position remains that the 2024 seniority list is accurate, and no revisions should be made to seniority prior to 2024.
To our CUPE 1522 Members,
The Union and the Division met on May 13, for another full day of concilliation. We will be meeting again, June 2, as we were unable to come to a settlement as of yet.
We also continue to work on the Essential Service Agreement to prep for Strike.
We appreciate your patience and continued solidarity while we fight for fairness for all.
In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Committee
Should schools be considered hazardous workplaces?
"A new report from the University of Ottawa points to high rates of violence and harassment towards support staff as reason to call Canadian schools hazardous workplaces. Darcy Santor tells us more about his research."
-sourced from CBC Listen All In A Day with Alan Neal
Click HERE to listen to what Darcy A Santor has to say.
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