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With over 32,000 members, the MGEU is one of Manitoba’s largest unions, serving a wide variety of workers. #PuttingPeopleFirst
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🗞️ From CBC News on December 18, 2025
Manitoba firefighters 'burnt out' after harshest wildfire season in decades, union says
By Bryce Hoye
The union that represents fire rangers in Manitoba wants the province to increase pay and do more ahead of next spring to attract and retain staff after the ha
Manitoba firefighters 'burnt out' after harshest wildfire season in decades, union says
By Bryce Hoye
The union that represents fire rangers in Manitoba wants the province to increase pay and do more ahead of next spring to attract and retain staff after the ha
December 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🗞️ From CBC News on December 18, 2025
Manitoba firefighters 'burnt out' after harshest wildfire season in decades, union says
By Bryce Hoye
The union that represents fire rangers in Manitoba wants the province to increase pay and do more ahead of next spring to attract and retain staff after the ha
Manitoba firefighters 'burnt out' after harshest wildfire season in decades, union says
By Bryce Hoye
The union that represents fire rangers in Manitoba wants the province to increase pay and do more ahead of next spring to attract and retain staff after the ha
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year!
The Resource Centre's holiday hours are:
Dec. 22 & 23: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 24: 8 am - 1 pm
Dec. 25 & 26: Closed
Dec. 29 & 30: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 31: 9 am - 1 pm
Jan. 1: Closed
Jan. 2: 8 am - 4 pm
The Resource Centre's holiday hours are:
Dec. 22 & 23: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 24: 8 am - 1 pm
Dec. 25 & 26: Closed
Dec. 29 & 30: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 31: 9 am - 1 pm
Jan. 1: Closed
Jan. 2: 8 am - 4 pm
December 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year!
The Resource Centre's holiday hours are:
Dec. 22 & 23: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 24: 8 am - 1 pm
Dec. 25 & 26: Closed
Dec. 29 & 30: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 31: 9 am - 1 pm
Jan. 1: Closed
Jan. 2: 8 am - 4 pm
The Resource Centre's holiday hours are:
Dec. 22 & 23: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 24: 8 am - 1 pm
Dec. 25 & 26: Closed
Dec. 29 & 30: 8 am - 4 pm
Dec. 31: 9 am - 1 pm
Jan. 1: Closed
Jan. 2: 8 am - 4 pm
Kyle Ross, the president of MGEU, says fire rangers are considering moving away from Manitoba because of low pay and inadequate resources.
Kyle Ross, the president of MGEU, says fire rangers are considering moving away from Manitoba because of low pay and inadequate resources.
The union for frontline staff who battle forest fires in Manitoba has warned personnel shortages and burnout will add fuel to next year’s wildfire season.
Poorly paid, burned out, looking for work elsewhere
Union report says Manitoba must ramp up resources before 2026 wildfire season
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Kyle Ross, the president of MGEU, says fire rangers are considering moving away from Manitoba because of low pay and inadequate resources.
Kyle Ross, the president of MGEU, says fire rangers are considering moving away from Manitoba because of low pay and inadequate resources.
If you're an MGEU member and this sounds interesting, don't delay in putting your name in! Applications close tomorrow.
Are you an MGEU member who is interested in building your skills to represent your fellow members?
Would you like to develop membership outreach skills & learn about organizing?
If so, check out our Membership Training & Apprenticeship Program posting!
Learn more: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...
Would you like to develop membership outreach skills & learn about organizing?
If so, check out our Membership Training & Apprenticeship Program posting!
Learn more: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...
December 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
If you're an MGEU member and this sounds interesting, don't delay in putting your name in! Applications close tomorrow.
🥁 Drumroll, please: Presenting MGEU's 2025 Wrapped
New and first agreements ratified, students supported in their education, discounts saved members money, and so much more in the past 12 months.
Thanks for your solidarity this past year! Cheers to more of these good things in 2026.
New and first agreements ratified, students supported in their education, discounts saved members money, and so much more in the past 12 months.
Thanks for your solidarity this past year! Cheers to more of these good things in 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🥁 Drumroll, please: Presenting MGEU's 2025 Wrapped
New and first agreements ratified, students supported in their education, discounts saved members money, and so much more in the past 12 months.
Thanks for your solidarity this past year! Cheers to more of these good things in 2026.
New and first agreements ratified, students supported in their education, discounts saved members money, and so much more in the past 12 months.
Thanks for your solidarity this past year! Cheers to more of these good things in 2026.
🎁 This Christmas, Manitoba’s MLAs will find "Public Service in Tough Times" under the tree with their name on it, courtesy of MGEU.
Find out more about this gift choice: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Find out more about this gift choice: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
December 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🎁 This Christmas, Manitoba’s MLAs will find "Public Service in Tough Times" under the tree with their name on it, courtesy of MGEU.
Find out more about this gift choice: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Find out more about this gift choice: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
💰 Interested in sharing your thoughts and priorities for the provincial 2026 budget?
We can help you prepare!
Find out how: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
We can help you prepare!
Find out how: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
December 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
💰 Interested in sharing your thoughts and priorities for the provincial 2026 budget?
We can help you prepare!
Find out how: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
We can help you prepare!
Find out how: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Members of Victoria Lifeline recently voted to accept a new 3-year collective agreement.
These members provide services that support the independence and well-being of seniors and Manitobans living with disabilities.
View agreement highlights: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
These members provide services that support the independence and well-being of seniors and Manitobans living with disabilities.
View agreement highlights: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
December 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Members of Victoria Lifeline recently voted to accept a new 3-year collective agreement.
These members provide services that support the independence and well-being of seniors and Manitobans living with disabilities.
View agreement highlights: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
These members provide services that support the independence and well-being of seniors and Manitobans living with disabilities.
View agreement highlights: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
📚 If you're looking for a holiday read that sheds light on how cuts to government spending benefit the rich more than anyone else, and makes poverty and inequality worse, check out "Public Service in Tough Times: Working Under Austerity in Manitoba".
Check it out: uofmpress.ca/books/public...
Check it out: uofmpress.ca/books/public...
December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
📚 If you're looking for a holiday read that sheds light on how cuts to government spending benefit the rich more than anyone else, and makes poverty and inequality worse, check out "Public Service in Tough Times: Working Under Austerity in Manitoba".
Check it out: uofmpress.ca/books/public...
Check it out: uofmpress.ca/books/public...
Are you an MGEU member who is interested in building your skills to represent your fellow members?
Would you like to develop membership outreach skills & learn about organizing?
If so, check out our Membership Training & Apprenticeship Program posting!
Learn more: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...
Would you like to develop membership outreach skills & learn about organizing?
If so, check out our Membership Training & Apprenticeship Program posting!
Learn more: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...
December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Are you an MGEU member who is interested in building your skills to represent your fellow members?
Would you like to develop membership outreach skills & learn about organizing?
If so, check out our Membership Training & Apprenticeship Program posting!
Learn more: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...
Would you like to develop membership outreach skills & learn about organizing?
If so, check out our Membership Training & Apprenticeship Program posting!
Learn more: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. This day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal.
THEY DIED BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN.
Reflect. Remember. TAKE ACTION.
#DECEMBER6
THEY DIED BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN.
Reflect. Remember. TAKE ACTION.
#DECEMBER6
December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. This day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal.
THEY DIED BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN.
Reflect. Remember. TAKE ACTION.
#DECEMBER6
THEY DIED BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN.
Reflect. Remember. TAKE ACTION.
#DECEMBER6
Last week, Area 2 Council members had a hot chocolate station at the Dauphin Parade of Lights!
They handed out all the essentials for a holiday parade: sugar cookies, candy canes, and hot chocolate.
Any guesses as to how many cups they handed out?
They handed out all the essentials for a holiday parade: sugar cookies, candy canes, and hot chocolate.
Any guesses as to how many cups they handed out?
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Last week, Area 2 Council members had a hot chocolate station at the Dauphin Parade of Lights!
They handed out all the essentials for a holiday parade: sugar cookies, candy canes, and hot chocolate.
Any guesses as to how many cups they handed out?
They handed out all the essentials for a holiday parade: sugar cookies, candy canes, and hot chocolate.
Any guesses as to how many cups they handed out?
Violence and harassment at work are not “normal” nor “part of the job”—they cause real harm.
@canadianlabour.bsky.social is asking for your help to measure progress and identify where urgent action is still needed.
Take the survey: canadianlabour.ca/respect-at-w...
@canadianlabour.bsky.social is asking for your help to measure progress and identify where urgent action is still needed.
Take the survey: canadianlabour.ca/respect-at-w...
December 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Violence and harassment at work are not “normal” nor “part of the job”—they cause real harm.
@canadianlabour.bsky.social is asking for your help to measure progress and identify where urgent action is still needed.
Take the survey: canadianlabour.ca/respect-at-w...
@canadianlabour.bsky.social is asking for your help to measure progress and identify where urgent action is still needed.
Take the survey: canadianlabour.ca/respect-at-w...
The 44 RRC Polytech staff who will be laid off are members of the MGEU. Its president, Kyle Ross, calls the layoffs an “unfortunate situation.”
Ross says he feels for the workers and their families, but also the newcomers who access the language programming.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ross says he feels for the workers and their families, but also the newcomers who access the language programming.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
RRC Polytech plans spring layoffs in wake of federal funding cuts | CBC News
Red River College Polytechnic is preparing to lay off 44 workers at their Centre for Newcomer Integration in the spring as a result of federal funding cuts.
www.cbc.ca
December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The 44 RRC Polytech staff who will be laid off are members of the MGEU. Its president, Kyle Ross, calls the layoffs an “unfortunate situation.”
Ross says he feels for the workers and their families, but also the newcomers who access the language programming.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ross says he feels for the workers and their families, but also the newcomers who access the language programming.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“We’re happy to see the government is taking notice of the workers struggling to keep up, but really, we’d like to see the government put some effort into hiring people to do this work,” said MGEU President Kyle Ross.
The Manitoba government quietly began closing the Winnipeg provincial offences court office early three days a week in mid-October, in a temporary measure tied to staffing shortages.
Staff shortage forces province to reduce traffic court, ticket-payment hours in Winnipeg
The Manitoba government quietly began closing the Winnipeg provincial offences court office early three days a week in mid-October, in a temporary measure tied to staffing shortages.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“We’re happy to see the government is taking notice of the workers struggling to keep up, but really, we’d like to see the government put some effort into hiring people to do this work,” said MGEU President Kyle Ross.
Whenever a Manitoban dies unexpectedly, a small handful of nurses known as Medical Examiner Investigators (MEI) remain on call to attend the scene.
Discover what MEIs like MGEU member Lindsay Friesen do: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Discover what MEIs like MGEU member Lindsay Friesen do: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Whenever a Manitoban dies unexpectedly, a small handful of nurses known as Medical Examiner Investigators (MEI) remain on call to attend the scene.
Discover what MEIs like MGEU member Lindsay Friesen do: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Discover what MEIs like MGEU member Lindsay Friesen do: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Yesterday, members of the NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre ratified a new 4-year agreement!
Highlights of the agreement include
- significant wage increases
- a new evening premium
- a remoteness allowance to match the provincial government
Highlights of the agreement include
- significant wage increases
- a new evening premium
- a remoteness allowance to match the provincial government
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Yesterday, members of the NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre ratified a new 4-year agreement!
Highlights of the agreement include
- significant wage increases
- a new evening premium
- a remoteness allowance to match the provincial government
Highlights of the agreement include
- significant wage increases
- a new evening premium
- a remoteness allowance to match the provincial government
This week, Western Manitoba Regional Library ratified a new 4-year collective agreement!
Highlights of the agreement include:
- general wage increases
- an increase to the health spending account
- employer paid wellness days
- improvements to full-time/overtime requirements
Highlights of the agreement include:
- general wage increases
- an increase to the health spending account
- employer paid wellness days
- improvements to full-time/overtime requirements
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This week, Western Manitoba Regional Library ratified a new 4-year collective agreement!
Highlights of the agreement include:
- general wage increases
- an increase to the health spending account
- employer paid wellness days
- improvements to full-time/overtime requirements
Highlights of the agreement include:
- general wage increases
- an increase to the health spending account
- employer paid wellness days
- improvements to full-time/overtime requirements
[The MGEU] called the addition of the direct-entry pathway “encouraging” in a statement, but said it is “only the first step in addressing the staffing crisis.”
Manitoba is aiming to bolster its paramedic ranks by introducing a direct-entry pathway for high school students and others seeking to become emergency first responders.
Province changes entrance requirements to remove barriers, boost paramedic training numbers
Manitoba is aiming to bolster its paramedic ranks by introducing a direct-entry pathway for high school students and others seeking to become emergency first responders.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
[The MGEU] called the addition of the direct-entry pathway “encouraging” in a statement, but said it is “only the first step in addressing the staffing crisis.”
Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we raised the Transgender and Two-Spirit flag as a promise to keep showing up and supporting trans and two-spirit people with respect and solidarity.
May we all be reminded of the work ahead and our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive MB.
May we all be reminded of the work ahead and our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive MB.
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we raised the Transgender and Two-Spirit flag as a promise to keep showing up and supporting trans and two-spirit people with respect and solidarity.
May we all be reminded of the work ahead and our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive MB.
May we all be reminded of the work ahead and our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive MB.
In the Speech from the Throne, the government announced several encouraging commitments as they laid out their plan for the legislative season ahead. Many of these commitments reflect issues that MGEU has been advocating for publicly.
Read our statement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Read our statement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In the Speech from the Throne, the government announced several encouraging commitments as they laid out their plan for the legislative season ahead. Many of these commitments reflect issues that MGEU has been advocating for publicly.
Read our statement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Read our statement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Thank you to everyone who joined us to spread holiday joy and cheer at the Santa Claus on Saturday!
We ho-ho-hope you had a good time!
Did you go to the parade? What was your favourite float?
🎅 ❄️ 🎄
We ho-ho-hope you had a good time!
Did you go to the parade? What was your favourite float?
🎅 ❄️ 🎄
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us to spread holiday joy and cheer at the Santa Claus on Saturday!
We ho-ho-hope you had a good time!
Did you go to the parade? What was your favourite float?
🎅 ❄️ 🎄
We ho-ho-hope you had a good time!
Did you go to the parade? What was your favourite float?
🎅 ❄️ 🎄
In his fifteen years working on Manitoba highways, Eldon Bergson has driven them all – graders, rollers, loaders, and snowplows. The last are his favourite.
Find out more about Eldon's work and his union involvement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Find out more about Eldon's work and his union involvement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In his fifteen years working on Manitoba highways, Eldon Bergson has driven them all – graders, rollers, loaders, and snowplows. The last are his favourite.
Find out more about Eldon's work and his union involvement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Find out more about Eldon's work and his union involvement: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...
Kyle Ross, MGEU president, said there's value in exercise being tailored to staff needs.
But with the staffing shortages, many paramedics may lack time to follow new fitness advice.
But with the staffing shortages, many paramedics may lack time to follow new fitness advice.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service will provide a new exercise program tailored to the unique physical strains endured by its staff on the job, with the goal of preventing workplace injuries.
Fitness program geared to firefighters, paramedics in works
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service will provide a new exercise program tailored to the unique physical strains endured by its staff on the job, with the goal of preventing workplace injuries.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Kyle Ross, MGEU president, said there's value in exercise being tailored to staff needs.
But with the staffing shortages, many paramedics may lack time to follow new fitness advice.
But with the staffing shortages, many paramedics may lack time to follow new fitness advice.