April 26 UPDATE: This event was postponed due to Saturday’s nasty weather.  Organizers are working to select an alternate date and we will post it when available.  Thank you to the hardcore supporters who did brave the weather to show up on Saturday!

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As part of our coalition building efforts with community groups we are proud to support and participate in the Communities Not Cuts coalition.  Together we have planned an event which will be held at the Oodena Circle at the Forks in Winnipeg on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:30.  It is a family oriented event so kids are welcome and it will provide an opportunity to share stories with other community groups and build solidarity and capacity for future events. We encourage members to attend to find out more about what is happening in their communities.

In an effort to draw attention to recent legislative attacks on public sector workers and our wages the Public Service Alliance of Canada has organized a rally to be held at the Manitoba legislative building on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 12:15.  We encourage union members and labour supporters to attend the event.  link

CUPE 998 supports our members’ participation in the Made-In-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan survey, just released by the provincial government.  As ratepayers, taxpayers and Manitoba Hydro employees, we all have a vested interest in energy conservation, sustainability and knowing where our tax dollars are spent.  Complete the survey before the March 19, 2017 deadline to ensure your voice is heard.  More background and information can be found on the Political Action Committee page.

** Member engagement is our most powerful tool! **

February 6 update:  Links to media coverage added to Political Action Committee page.

Today Manitoba Hydro issued this press release announcing a reorganization with a staffing reduction target of 900 positions over the next year.  This is an aggressive target and is bad news for our members and ratepayers.  Our official media release response can be viewed here.

Members can also check the Political Action Committee page for more information.