Important Reminder: CUPE 998 Communications Are Moving to Personal Email

At Cupe 998, keeping our members informed has always been one of our top priorities. As our union continues to grow and evolve, so do the ways we communicate to both our Manitoba Hydro and Efficiency Manitoba CUPE members.

What does this mean for you?

Going forward, important CUPE 998 communications will be delivered directly to your personal (home) email address through Action Network. You’ll receive updates on topics such as:

  • Bargaining and negotiations
  • Workplace issues and important announcements
  • Union meetings and events
  • Education and training opportunities
  • Campaigns and advocacy initiatives
  • Time-sensitive member updates

Why the change?

Our website and social media will continue to share news and general information, but not every communication is appropriate for a public audience. Many updates contain certain information intended exclusively for CUPE 998 members. Action Network gives us a secure and efficient way to communicate directly with our membership while protecting confidential or member-specific information. It also allows us to deliver urgent updates much faster than relying solely on our website or social media channels.

Help us keep you informed

To make sure you never miss an important update:

Watch for emails from CUPE 998 via Action Network in your personal inbox

Check your junk or spam folder the first time an email is sent and mark it as a safe sender

If you’ve recently changed your personal email address please use this form to update your information in our records.

Stronger Communication. Stronger Union.

Effective communication is one of the foundations of a strong union. By using Action Network, CUPE 998 can keep our members informed, engaged, and connected with the work your union is doing on your behalf. Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected CUPE 998.

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