1. Make detailed notes

2. Talk to your steward

3. Meet with MGEU staff rep

4. File a grievance

Are you experiencing a problem at work?

One of the benefits of being a union member is having back-up when you need to solve a problem on the job.

Stewards and MGEU staff representatives are in your corner to help ensure your contract is followed and that problems are resolved.

Transgender Pride Flag at Union Centre

Logan Oxenham, MLA for Kirkfield Park

Dr. Jemstone Bathe

Today is the Transgender Day of Visibility — a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people.

Thank you to Logan Oxenham MLA for Kirkfield Park and Dr. Jemstone Bathe for speaking at the flag raising at the Union Centre yesterday!

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Dedicated people in MB’s Wildfire Service, like Cheri, love what they do. But as fire seasons get more intense, more staff are needed.

It’s time to hire back workers and rebuild our public services. Visit FillTheJobs.ca to tell the government to take action.

#FillTheJobs #PuttingPeopleFirst

Graphic promoting Staff Representative II job posting

We're hiring a Staff Representative II to join our team in Winnipeg!

This is a complex and responsible position where the incumbent administers and enforces, and negotiates collective agreements on behalf of the membership of the MGEU.

View the job posting: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...

Main Street Project logo and text that says Local 136 ratification

On March 24, 2026, members of Main Street Project ratified a new four-year collective agreement.

Highlights include:

• General wage increases in each year of the agreement
• New long service steps (15 years and 25 years)
• Increased sick leave accrual rates

Manitoba legislature with text that says budget 2026.

Quote from MGEU president Kyle Ross about budget 2026.

The Manitoba Government’s budget, released yesterday, maintains investments in core public services, but doesn’t adequately address the ongoing public sector staffing crisis.

Read our full response: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

Manitoba Correctional Officers face chronic short-staffing, burnout, and dangerous overcrowding Results from a recent survey of MGEU members who work in Corrections show alarming levels of burnout, chronic short-staffing and the impact of overcrowding in Manitoba’s jails.

Results from a recent survey of the 1,700 MGEU members who work in Corrections show alarming levels of burnout, chronic short-staffing and the impact of overcrowding in Manitoba’s jails.

Read our news release: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

A circle connects a house, a dollar sign, an apple, and a health care symbol. In the centre is a heart.

On World Social Worker Day, we're giving a shout out to these hard-working folks who advocate for clients, counsel folks who need support, direct clients to resources, promote health care services, conduct social policy analysis, and so much more!

Thank you for everything you do!

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A graphic of a dinner plate with fruit and vegetables on it.

Peas tell us you've heard? It's Dietician's Day!

Lettuce celebrate dieticians who help us understand how food can help us live healthily and happily!

Interested in speaking with your MLA about opportunities and challenges in your work? Contact our Resource Centre to ask about how we can support you.

From left: Les Rolsky, Ila Hlatky, and Wayne Ewasko

On Friday, MGEU members Les Rolsky (civil service) and Ila Hlatky (IERHA) met with Lac du Bonnet MLA Wayne Ewasko.

They had a great discussion with him about staffing shortages and challenges they face in their workplaces.

The MGEU Women's Committee holding various signs.

The MGEU Women's Committee had a great time at the Manitoba Federation of Labour International Women's Day breakfast today!

Strong women, strong unions.

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MB Legislative Building with text that says pre-budget submission.

Quote from MGEU President Kyle Ross about hopes for 2026 Manitoba budget

In the lead up to the 2026 Manitoba provincial budget, MGEU President Kyle Ross has provided the union’s Pre-Budget Submission to the Finance Minister, urging more investment in public services.

Read our budget recommendations: www.mgeu.ca/news-and-res...

A group of people in front of a screen with a virtual meeting displayed.

MGEU was delighted to hold the first planning meeting to get the Dauphin and District Labour Council up and running again!

On February 24, reps from MGEU, IAM, CUPW, MVTA, and MNU attended the hybrid meeting. Special guest Geoff Bergen from the Canadian Labour Council also joined.

Les plows, sands, salts and clears debris off our roads – and he loves what he does. But when crews are short-staffed, it's harder to keep up when conditions change fast.

Tell the Manitoba government it's time to fill the jobs: FillTheJobs.ca

From left: Rachelle Schott, Jodee Pescitelli, Ryan Melnyk

Earlier this week, MGEU members Jodee Pescitelli (Family Dynamics) and Ryan Melnyk (MPI) met with MLA for Kildonan-River East Rachelle Schott.

They had a great discussion about the impact that public sector vacancies are having on workers and community members.

Image of MGEU ad billboard that reads: "20% of Manitoba's public service is missing" and headline from Free Press that says, "Civil Service vacancies alarming: union"

Quote from Kyle Ross that says, "Our workers are continually doing more with less. (They) often tell us they’re doing the job of two to three people. I will give the government some credit — it is improving. But it’s slow, and our workers, in the meantime, are burning out. As people leave, that knowledge is walking out the door.”

🗞️ In today's WPG Free Press: The MGEU is raising concerns about civil service vacancies as the province’s budget day nears. Saying 1 in every 5 positions have been left unfilled, the union has flagged shortages in various sectors.

Read more: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

#FillTheJobs

Yesterday, MGEU Area 3 Director Renno Fleury was sworn in as the National Indigenous Representative for the National Union of Public and General Employees.

Congrats, Renno!

As Manitoba prepares for next wildfire season, concerns rise around staffing vacancies

Quote from Kyle Ross: “We really need to find ways to ensure that we can retain these workers once we invest that time and money in them."

MB wants to fill at least the same number of seasonal positions to battle wildfires this year as in 2025, but president Kyle Ross is worried not all jobs budgeted by the province will be filled by the start of the wildfire season, as happened last year.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#FillT

With more provincial Employment Standards Officers like Roger, Manitoba would be able to investigate more wage complaints and protect even more workers.

Let’s fill the jobs and rebuild our public services. Go to FillTheJobs.ca to tell the government to take action.

Group of students going into a school.

Last Saturday, MGEU members of Seine River School Division Educational Assistants voted to accept a new 3-year collective agreement.

These members support students in developing social, life and learning skills.

Highlights include retroactive pay and additional vacation after 15 years of service.

Graphic of a pink t-shirt with a red heart on it.

Bullying has no place in schools, workplaces, or anywhere else.

On Pink Shirt Day, we're sending a special message to kiddos (and grown ups, too) that have been bullied: you matter.

Take care of yourselves and be nice to others - you never know what positive impact you will have!

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MGEU 2026 scholarships and bursaries. A row of Canadian dollar bills is on the bottom.

Looking for funds to help support your post-secondary education?

Check out our MGEU scholarships and bursaries: www.mgeu.ca/members/memb...

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If you are interested in providing strategic leadership of communications, public affairs, organizing and member outreach, we have a new position to share with you!

We're accepting applications for Manager, Communications and Public Affairs until Feb. 27.

Details: www.mgeu.ca/about/join-u...

Nearly 20% of Manitoba's public service is missing.

And you're paying the price. It makes it harder for you to get the services you need.

Tell the government to take action: FillTheJobs.ca.

#WeAreTheMGEU #PuttingPeopleFirst

🗨️ Did you know you can share your input into the next budget? Visit engagemb.ca/budget-2026 to fill out a survey or find out how to attend an in-person or a telephone town hall.

President Ross spoke about the need to fill the vacant jobs in public services. Years of short staffing and growing workload makes it hard to retain workers. It also means Manitobans may experience waits when they try to access services they need.

MGEU President Kyle Ross speaks at a mic during a pre-budget consultation.

Yesterday, MGEU President Kyle Ross and MGEU Area 7 Director Roger Ward attended a public consultation to share their recommendations for the next provincial budget with the government.

Did you know MGEU members can create a shortcut to their Local Page on MGEU.ca — providing quick access to their contract, news, elected reps, and other Local-specific content?

Get started by finding your Local here: www.mgeu.ca/members/get-...

Photo of snow plow clearing a road. Text is from an article in Global News about 24-7 snow clearing on the Perimeter.

A quote from MGEU President Kyle Ross.

"MGEU members work hard to keep our roads safe and clear, often in dangerous conditions," said MGEU President Kyle Ross.

"This agreement supports 24-7 snow removal when it’s needed, helping keep the Perimeter Highway open for those who rely on it."

Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1164566...