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CUPE 998 60th Anniversary Gifts

Thank you again to everyone who joined us in celebrating CUPE Local 998’s 60th Anniversary! It was great to see so many of our members come together to celebrate this important milestone. Over 300 of our member were in attendance.

We want to make sure all CUPE 998 members have the opportunity to receive their 60th Anniversary gift, including those who were unable to attend the celebration.

Rural Members
Anniversary gifts will be sent out to CUPE 998 members working in rural locations.

Brandon, Selkirk & Efficiency Manitoba
We are currently working on arrangements to host a 60th Anniversary lunch for our members in Brandon and Selkirk, as well as our Efficiency Manitoba members. More information, including dates and locations, will be shared once arrangements are finalized.

Other Winnipeg Locations
For CUPE 998 members working at other locations throughout Winnipeg, we are currently coordinating the distribution of anniversary gifts. More information will be shared once those details are finalized.

Thank you for your patience as we work to make sure our members across the province are included in celebrating 60 years of CUPE Local 998.

Thank You for Celebrating 60 Years with Us!

On behalf of CUPE Local 998, thank you to everyone who joined us for our 60th Anniversary Lunch!

It was wonderful to see so many of our members come together to celebrate this incredible milestone. We truly enjoyed having the opportunity to connect with you, share some laughs, enjoy lunch, and recognize 60 years of CUPE Local 998.

 

CUPE 60th Anniversary Jacket Draw Winners

Congratulations to the holders of the following winning ticket numbers:

0357436
0357405
0357471
0357241

If you have one of the winning tickets, please contact the CUPE Local 998 Office to claim your 60th Anniversary jacket.

Thank you again to everyone who attended and helped make our 60th Anniversary celebration a memorable one.

Here’s to 60 years of solidarity, strength, and standing together!

CUPE Local 998

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.

DEADLINE APPROACHING – Manitoba Unions Indigenous Bursary in Labour Studies

Manitoba Unions Indigenous Student Prize in Labour Studies was established by Manitoba’s unions to support Indigenous students who are pursuing post-secondary education in the Labour Studies Program at the University of Manitoba.

Inspired by a commitment to reconciliation, the prize aims to create more pathways for Indigenous students to pursue opportunities in the labour movement, as union leaders, staff and member activists. The prize of $5,000 is open to Indigenous students majoring or minoring in Labour Studies.

The deadline for applications is June 1, 2026 and the prize will be awarded at the end of the 2025/26 school year. For more information, please visit the University of Manitoba’s Financial Aid and Awards website: University of Manitoba – Student Affairs – Financial Aid and Awards – Awards & Scholarships

Remote Work Update (Hydro) Member Input Needed

CUPE Local 998 is actively working with our CUPE National Representatives to better understand the real impacts of recent changes to remote work. CUPE is taking this very seriously.

Your experience matters, and we want to hear directly from you.

In the coming weeks, we will be launching a member survey focused on how these changes are affecting your work, your costs, and your overall work-life balance. The feedback we gather will play a key role in shaping our approach as we continue discussions with the employer.

To ensure your voice is included, the survey will be sent to your personal email address. As part of this shift, the Local will no longer be using work email accounts to communicate with members. It’s important that we have your most up-to-date personal contact information.

What you need to do:

  • Confirm that CUPE 998 has your current personal email address on file
  • Watch for further details, including the exact survey launch date, which we will share soon

This survey is an important step. It will give us the data we need to clearly demonstrate the impact of these changes and strengthen our position moving forward.

If you need to update your contact information or have any questions, please reach out to the Local directly at cupe998@shawbiz.ca

Your input will help guide the next steps.

 

Employee Support and Safety Reminder

Regarding the unfortunate incident at Hydro Place on Friday, January 30 (as posted on MPOWER), employees are reminded that support is available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). If you would like assistance or an opportunity to speak with someone about how you are feeling, please consider accessing this resource.

Your safety is important. Please remain aware of your surroundings at all times and report any suspicious activity to Security immediately.

If you have any concerns about your personal safety or workplace environment, we encourage you to raise them with your supervisor or department manager.

In Solidarity,
CUPE 998 Executive

Arbitration Update ( Hydro)

During bargaining, CUPE 998 and the Corporation reached a collective agreement on a 0.75% pay grade increase for all members.

The Corporation has since indicated a different interpretation as previously communicated resulting in an arbitration filing.

Due to the heavy caseload currently facing arbitrators, the earliest arbitration dates available have been confirmed for June 2026.

As we move through this process, CUPE 998 will continue to keep members informed.

New CUPE 998 Collective Agreement ( Hydro)

The new CUPE Collective Agreement is currently in its final review stage. Once the CUPE Bargaining Team completes its review, the Agreement will be finalized and posted for members.

At that time, hard copies will be available upon request.

Please note that CUPE only received the Corporation’s final draft last week, which has impacted the timeline. We anticipate this process will be completed shortly.

Ratification Results

The CUPE 998 Bargaining Team is pleased to share the certified results provided by Simply Voting with our membership.

We are pleased to announce that the ratification of the current offer has been accepted by our members. The official results are sent to your work and home email addresses.

Throughout this process, we have carefully listened to your feedback and the ongoing concerns raised. Please be assured that your bargaining team and executives remain committed to continuing our efforts to address these issues and to advocate for meaningful improvements on your behalf.

In solidarity,
Your CUPE 998 Bargaining Team

Ratification of Current Offer

The ratification vote closes today at 4:00 p.m. The official Simply Voting results will be sent to all members via both work and personal email addresses by 4:30 p.m. today.

The process has been confirmed by our National Office in the event the offer is rejected, CUPE will return to the bargaining table with the employer to continue negotiations. Should an impasse be reached after further negotiations with the employer, a 72-hour strike notice will be issued to the employer.