****UPDATE SURVEY WILL BE LAUNCHED ON JULY 14TH ****

****THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.****

Hello CUPE 3473

In 2014, CUPE launched its first national membership survey. This year marks the third time they are undertaking this important initiative. The survey will help better understand who CUPE members are, where they work, and how key issues are affecting their lives. The results also inform CUPE’s bargaining strategies and enhance our ability to advance union priorities.

This year’s survey will continue to collect information on the demographics and diversity of our membership. It will also examine the affordability challenges members are facing and how they may be struggling as a result.

****All members whom have submitted their contact information to me will be personally invited to participate in the survey and have their voices heard. Members who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win one of ten $100 grocery store gift cards. The national membership survey is incredibly valuable to the union. It will help reconnect with our members and renew our commitment to the issues that matter most. Your assistance is vital to the success of this project.****

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lana Chalmers

lana3473@hotmail.com

Hi all L3473 members!!

We can all smell the finish line of 2024-2025 school year……. A couple things before we break for our vacation.

We met with the Board on June 23 for bargaining. There was some movement, however, we still have more work to do. The main issues are hours of work, needing stronger language on clear definitions, and wages, which was the top concern from the bargaining surveys that were sent out just over 2 years ago.

We are aware, assuming that so is LRSD, with the most recent strike vote taken from Winnipeg School Division MGEU EAs. They are ratifying their tentative agreement today, hence, why I’ve left this message so late. Please take note of the results, which should be made public sooner than later.

Posted in EA Resources was the yearly message from Rhoda Thompson on ROEs. If you haven’t already seen the email, please read it. However, my calculations, the ROEs should be in by July 16 so send an email to both Amanda Bodner and Rhoda Thompson on July 18 to make note that you haven’t received your ROE so it can be rectified ASAP. Let me know if you have any questions/concerns. I will be available to help solve this important issue.

*****ROEs can also be found in the link above LRSD Portal*****

I do return to my duties officially on August 18 and I’ll be working 8 am-330 pm daily until the start of school. Please connect with me through email, leanne3473@hotmail.com, or call/text, 2042264486. As well. Lana will be updating our website throughout the July and August.

Cheers to the summer!!!

In solidarity,

The Executive of Local 3473

****Thank-you 3473 for supporting wildfire relief in Manitoba.****