Bell Let’s Talk is a year round initiative committed to driving positive change by investing in mental health projects and programs and putting a spotlight on mental health through Bell Let’s Talk Day – Canada’s annual day for mental health is Jan 22.

This year, the campaign highlights the progress that has been made and discusses what still needs to be done to support those with mental health challenges, including Canada’s youth who are facing a growing mental health crisis ….. read more here 

Mental health is the cornerstone of overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives. It encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social state, profoundly impacting our relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life. Just as we prioritize physical health through exercise and nutrition, nurturing our mental health is equally essential. It empowers us to cope with life’s challenges, build resilience, and maintain a sense of balance and fulfillment. Recognizing the significance of mental health not only fosters personal growth but also strengthens communities and societies as a whole, promoting empathy, understanding, and support for those struggling with mental health issues. By prioritizing mental health awareness, destigmatizing discussions around it, and advocating for accessible resources and support systems, we pave the way for a healthier, more compassionate environment.

If you or someone you know is struggling, here’s where to get help:

Manitoba Hydro offers the following : EGRAM Article

• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• The yearly amount for mental health practitioners $3,000 per person, per year.
• The list of eligible mental health practitioners is expanding. Instead of just psychologists, you will also be covered for care from registered counsellors, certified clinical counsellors, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, social workers, and family, marriage, and sex counsellors.
• Coverage for addictions treatment, to a lifetime total of $30,000 per person.

• Call or text 988. Calls and texts are directed to a network of partners in communities across the country offering suicide prevention services such as counselling. The 988 service is available in English and French to all.
• Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (phone) | 45645 (text between 4 p.m. and midnight ET).
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (phone), live chat counselling on the website.
• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre.

This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you’re worried about.

The Winnipeg Jets are offering CUPE Local 998 a ticket + Jets Toque for the game on Friday January 24, 2025 @ 7 PM vs. the Utah Hockey Club. If interested, please click the link – CUPE Local 998 – Ticket + Toque Offer – Winnipeg Jets

Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

After a year of stalled negotiations, CUPW members made the difficult decision to walk the picket line for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to retire with dignity – basic rights that every worker deserves. They’re also fighting for the future of our public postal service.

Canada Post’s management and their allies want to close post offices, slash jobs, and make it harder to receive your mail. Canada Post is a public service and should not be parcelled off to private interests. It belongs to all of us. We can’t let that happen.

The MFL is holding a SHOW OF SOLIDARITY RALLY in support of postal workers who are out on strike for a fair deal! Please join us at 208 Provencher Blvd. in Winnipeg on Friday, December 13 at Noon to show your support.

In Solidarity,

Kevin Rebeck
President of the Manitoba Federation of Labour