REMINDER – CUPE 2026/2027 Scholarships

CUPE 998 is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for eligible students affiliated with Manitoba Hydro & Efficiency Manitoba, offering four Scholarships and one joint Bursary in collaboration with RRCC Polytech for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year.

Applications for the 2025/2026 Scholarships and Bursary are currently being accepted.

Scholarship Poster 2026

For comprehensive details and qualification criteria, kindly refer to the attached Poster, Outline, and Applications. It is important to note that these scholarships are exclusively open to students who have not previously received a Scholarship.

In a significant development this year, the CUPE Executives introduce a fourth scholarship, namely the Reconcile Action scholarship (further details provided below).

Should you have any inquiries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Education Committee Chair Gord Meneer or contact the Union office at (204) 415-5114

** Please note you can forward your application with supporting documents via email to cupe@cupe998.mb.ca or mail it to the CUPE office through interoffice mail. **

Attached documents:
Award Outline 2026
Application Form 2026
Bursary Award Outline 2026

 

CUPE Local 998 Proudly Celebrates 60 years

Today, CUPE Local 998 proudly celebrates 60 years of representing the technical and clerical employees of Manitoba Hydro and Efficiency Manitoba.

Since receiving our charter on July 6, 1966, generations of members have worked together to build a stronger workplace through solidarity, fairness, and collective action. Over the past six decades, our members have achieved significant improvements in wages, benefits, pensions, health and safety, job security, and workplace rights. These accomplishments were not simply given—they were earned through the dedication, determination, and unity of our members.

As we celebrate this milestone, we also recognize the many members, stewards, executive officers, committee members, retirees, and activists whose commitment has shaped the proud history of Local 998. Their efforts have laid the foundation for the strong union we continue to build today.

To commemorate this special anniversary, every member will receive a copy of our History of CUPE Local 998 booklet along with a limited-edition 60th Anniversary commemorative pin. These will be distributed through inter-office mail beginning July 6 as a token

of appreciation for your continued support and membership.

We are also excited to celebrate this milestone with our members in person. 60th Anniversary celebrations will be held this September in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Selkirk for both Manitoba Hydro CUPE members and Efficiency Manitoba members. Additional details, including dates, locations, and event information, will be shared in the coming weeks.

On behalf of the Executive Board, thank you for being part of our history and our future. As we celebrate 60 years of solidarity, we remain committed to protecting the rights of our members and continuing to build a stronger Local for generations to come.

60 Years of Service by and for CUPE Members of CUPE Local 998 

Honoring Our Past. Empowering Our Future – Celebrating 60 years of CUPE Local 998

Grievances at a Glance

CUPE Local 998 continues to actively represent members and address workplace concerns across Manitoba Hydro and Efficiency Manitoba.

Grievances at a Glance

 Based on the June 2026 Executive Summary:

  • Ongoing Grievances: 13
  • New Grievances: 2
  • Closed Grievances: 1

If you have workplace concerns or believe your rights under the Collective Agreement may have been impacted, please contact your lead steward Gord Meneer or the CUPE Local 998 office.

Happy Pride

Join CUPE Local 998 and CUPE Manitoba at Pride 2026

CUPE Local 998 is proud to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and invites all members, their families, and friends to join us at this year’s Pride events in Winnipeg.

Trans Pride March

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Manitoba Legislative Building

Join CUPE Manitoba in celebrating and supporting Manitoba’s transgender and gender-diverse communities. See more info here 

Event Schedule:

  • 10:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony and Speakers
  • 11:00 a.m. – Trans March to The Forks
  • 1:00 p.m. – Main Stage Performances

Winnipeg Pride Parade

Sunday, June 7, 2026

CUPE will be joining Manitoba’s unions in this year’s Winnipeg Pride Parade and Pride celebrations. CUPE Manitoba will also be hosting a booth during the event.

The CUPE Manitoba Pride Planning Committee will have flags and banners available and welcomes all CUPE members, along with their families and partners, to walk in the parade and show their support for diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Volunteers Needed

CUPE Manitoba will be distributing CUPE fans to parade attendees and is looking for 5–10 volunteers to assist throughout the event.

Members interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact Deanna West, Executive Assistant, at info@cupe.mb.ca. Once registered, volunteers will receive additional details regarding meeting locations, parade logistics, and volunteer responsibilities.

Pride is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and reaffirm our commitment to equality and human rights. CUPE Local 998 is proud to stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and encourages members to join us in making this year’s Pride events a success.

Pride Manitoba events , see more here

In solidarity,
CUPE Local 998