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