Good Afternoon CUPE 998 members,
This morning the Manitoba Hydro released a bulletin indicating their plans to change the hybrid work schedule to expand mandatory in-office workdays to include Wednesdays, beginning October 6.
This decision was not done in consultation with the unions. CUPE 998 is against the corporation’s position that the hybrid work model should be eroded.
Hybrid work results in higher productivity and is critical to recruitment and retention strategies. The employer’s memo today contains a considerable amount of vague values statements, but no tangible evidence that the return-to-work policy is effective in achieving any of those principles.
CUPE 998 will be following up with the employer to register our opposition to this move, and we will be reviewing all options at are our disposal to challenge it.
As always, if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns please let me know.
In Solidarity,
Michelle Bergen
CUPE 998 President