Watt Matters

Introducing Watt Matters: Your Monthly Efficiency Manitoba Newsletter

CUPE Local 998 is proud to launch Watt Matters, a monthly newsletter created exclusively for our Efficiency Manitoba members. Brought to you by our Communications Committee—Donna Kolish (Efficiency Manitoba), Liza Minotti (Manitoba Hydro) and Committee Chair Michael Crowley—Watt Matters delivers:

  • Timely Union News: Stay up to date on local developments and CUPE 998 initiatives.
  • Bargaining Updates: Get the latest insights on negotiations that affect your workplace.
  • Member Resources: Access tools, guides and contacts tailored to Efficiency Manitoba

Watt Matters is published alongside our sister newsletter, Wired In, for Manitoba Hydro CUPE members—ensuring every member has the information they need, when they need it.

Have a story idea?
We want to hear from you. If there’s a topic you’d like covered in an upcoming issue, please reach out to any Communications Committee member or contact Michael Crowley

You can read each new issue of Watt Matters on the CUPE Local 998 website the first week of every month.

In Solidarity,
The Communications Committee

CUPE Local 998 Launches New Communications to Keep Members Connected

CUPE Local 998 and the Communications Committee are proud to introduce three new publications designed to keep our members well-informed and engaged with the work of their union.

Wired In – Powering Communications That Matter Exclusively for CUPE members at Manitoba Hydro, this publication will highlight news, updates, and key developments relevant to your workplace.

Watt Matters – Keeping You Plugged in to What Matters
Tailored specifically for CUPE members at Efficiency Manitoba, this newsletter will cover issues, initiatives, and member highlights unique to your organization.

The Power Line – Connecting CUPE Across Manitoba Hydro & Efficiency Manitoba
This joint publication will focus on topics that impact members across both crown corporations, fostering a stronger connection and shared understanding within our broader membership.

Meet Your Communications Team:

  • Michael Crowley, Chair
  • Donna Kolish, Efficiency Manitoba
  • Liza Minotti, Manitoba Hydro
  • Michelle Bergen, CUPE 998 President

We believe that clear, timely, and relevant communication is key to a strong and united union. If there’s a topic, you’d like us to feature, we welcome your input. Please reach out to any member of the Communications Committee or contact the CUPE 998 office directly.

Together, we’re building a more informed and connected union.