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Call for Volunteers – Diversity Committee and the Board
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Help shape the future of AESES by filling an open position in these important roles!
- Diversity Committee
- Education Committee
- University of Manitoba, Districts 4, 5, 30, and 34.
- The University of Winnipeg, Districts 52 and 56.
- St. Andrew’s College, District 61
New members would be appointed for a two-year term ending on April 30, 2026.
Contact the AESES Business Office at 204-949-5200 or aeses@aeses.ca to learn more.
Safety and Health Corner – February 2025
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Safety & Health Committee Update
The Committee held its first meeting on October 22, 2024. The Committee members appreciated this new forum to be able to get together and discuss the similarities and differences of the various university safety and health committees’ endeavours and operations they sit on. As a result, the AESES Business Office on behalf of the committee is looking at ways to better ease communications and information sharing between meetings. The Committee’s next meeting is planned to be held in early 2025.
Please watch for updates on the Committee’s activities regularly in the newsletter. For more info on UM Local Area Safety and Health (LASH) Committees, visit the UM Intranet website. For more information on the UW Workplace Safety & Health Committee, visit the UW Human Resources website.
UM Fort Gary Campus November 19, 2024 Incident – Report of an Individual with a Knife
In response to the incident, the AESES President, Executive Director and Labour Relations Officer met with the UM President on November 26 to bring forth concerns shared with us by the membership regarding the communication and response during the incident. Following feedback received from AESES and the university community, and as outlined in UM’s Emergency Response Plan, the UM leadership and Emergency Response Team reviewed the relevant protocols following this incident. The review was completed in late December with several areas of improvement identified, some of which have already been implemented. The UM Emergency Procedures and Response Plan is available online: umanitoba.ca/security/emergency-procedures
Campus Security Tips
Both UM and UW have Working Alone policies and procedures, Safe apps, Safe Walk and Safe Ride programs. Please familiarize yourself with these policies/programs if you think they will be of help to you.
If you have any workplace safety and health items which you would like to bring to the committee’s attention, please email: labourteam@aeses.ca.
insideAESES – December 2024
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Welcome to December and in a blink of an eye we will be in 2025! But before we think ahead to the new year, let’s enjoy the upcoming winter break! Here’s our December issue, which lives on the website just like our October issue. We are still deciding on what works the best for our members, so there still might be a few hiccups along the way. If you have any questions or comments about the new format, please email contact@aeses.ca.
With that being said, here’s what you might find interesting for this issue:
- President’s Message
- Contract Admin – There are no contract admin updates for either university.
- AESES Appointments – December 2024
- New Faces
- 2025 Proposed Budget
- Can You Tell Me? Modified Work Hours
- Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk 2025 – Donate to Chris McCann’s Crew: Team AESES!
- AESES 2024 Children’s Winter Holiday Extravaganza
- Members Events, Community Events and Initiatives
Enjoy the winter break!
AESES Announces New Executive Director – Colleen Thompson
Friday, November 8th, 2024
The Executive Director Hiring Committee is pleased and excited to announce that Colleen Thompson is the successful candidate in our search for a new Executive Director.
As most of you will know, over the last six years of employment with AESES, Colleen has become an important member of our Labour Relations Team and a crucial member of our outstanding business office staff. Her knowledge of our collective agreements and bargaining processes as well as her experience with appeals, grievances, and championing our membership is extensive.
Before joining the University of Manitoba, Colleen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Victoria. During her time with Security Services, she served as an AESES Board Representative, contributed to numerous committees, and held a position on the Executive Council as the UM Contract Administrator. Colleen’s deep understanding of AESES operations and knowledge of university dynamics will serve her well as she takes on this leadership role. Her longstanding commitment to our members and dedication to the university community reflect a passion for fostering growth and support across AESES and the University of Manitoba, The University of Winnipeg, and St. Andrew’s College.
As President of AESES, I rely heavily on the support and direction provided by the Executive Director, and I’m confident Colleen will be an exceptional colleague to work with. Colleen is currently shifting into the role with Lisa’s help.
A thank you also goes out to the hiring committee (Robert Dvorski, Joan Duesterdiek, and Karen Simpson) for their excellent work and to Lisa McKendry for her patience and superb guidance in the process!
Please join the hiring committee and me in congratulating Colleen on her exciting new role at AESES!
Rob Parker
AESES President
insideAESES – October 2024
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
Welcome to October! Wow, where did the summer go? Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of the Fall. As we welcome, Rob Parker as AESES’ new president, we also have a new look to insideAESES. We are no longer bound to a PDF file and our articles and content will live dynamically on our website. Please be patient with us, as there might be a few hiccups along the way. If you have any questions or comments about the new look, please email contact@aeses.ca.
With that being said, here’s what you might find interesting for this issue:
- President’s Message
- Contract Admin – October 2024
- AESES Appointments – October 2024
- Events
- AESES 2024 Children’s Winter Holiday Extravaganza Registration
- New Faces
- AESES Volunteers’ Appreciation Banquet 2024
- Can You Tell Me? Caregiving Leaves
- Safety and Health Corner – October 2024
- Call For Constitution and Bylaw Changes
Enjoy the month!
Virtual New AESES Members’ Meeting – October 2
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Virtual New Members’ Meeting on October 2 at 5:30 pm
If you started at the University of Manitoba or The University of Winnipeg in the past 12 months, please look for your invite sent to your work email on September 17. If you started more than a year ago or didn’t receive the invite, and would like to attend, please send an email to jpothe@aeses.ca to be invited.
This meeting is your chance to:
- Understand your collective agreement and how it protects your rights as an employee.
- Discuss the steps for filing grievances, thinking about reclassifications and navigating office concerns.
- Learn about the services and supports that the AESES Business Office provides.
- Explore exclusive member discounts and offers on everything from mobile plans, to travel, and electronics.
- Get your questions answered!
Don’t miss this opportunity on October 2 at 5:30 pm to maximize your union membership!
Welcome to August – the so-called mid-way point of summer, and it’s also time for the newest issue of insideAESES!
Thursday, August 1st, 2024
Welcome to August – the so-called mid-way point of summer, and it’s also time for the newest issue of insideAESES!
Before you finalize your last vacation details, take a few moments to read this issue, which includes:
- A Memorial for Chris McCann
- A Memorial for Gerry Strom
- AESES Appointments
- Can You Can Be Directed to Flex Your Time to Avoid Overtime Costs?
- Ongoing union and member grievances
- The CCU Affiliate Report for June
View the August issue and previous ones here.
Take care, and enjoy your summer!
Passing of Chris McCann, AESES President
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
It is with heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Chris McCann, AESES President. Chris passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning at his residence. Our thoughts are with Chris’ loved ones, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to them. For now, we kindly ask that you respect the privacy of Chris’ family during this difficult time.
Chris had been deeply involved with AESES since 2000, starting on the UM Negotiation Committee and being active over the years on many committees and Board positions. It culminated with him being elected as AESES President in 2022 and in May, re-elected by acclamation for his second term.
Chris was always eager to join the conversation, and his tenacious commitment and passion have led AESES to where we are today. This loss will be deeply felt by all of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with Chris. A longer tribute will be in the August issue of insideAESES.
If you need support during this time, please don’t hesitate to visit https://aeses.ca/wellness or your respective Human Resources department.
AESES is in the early stages of evaluating this loss to our association. In the meantime, our Executive Vice-President, Karen Simpson, will be the interim President. We will keep all members informed of any updates.
AESES and its members have always been a community that comes together in times of need. As we mourn this loss, let us also celebrate the positive and lasting impact Chris had on our organization and each of us.
And just like that, it’s June! It’s also time for the newest issue of insideAESES!
Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Before you slather on some sunscreen (or grab an umbrella) and hit the garden or the park, take a few moments to read this issue, which includes:
- A message from AESES president Chris McCann
- The new AESES Representatives and Executive Council for 2024-2026
- Members’ Day Lunch recap
- Questions about submitting your job for classification review
- Details about discounted tickets to an upcoming Winnipeg Goldeyes game
- Ongoing union and member grievances
Board of Representatives for 2024-2026
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
The AESES Board of Representatives has been secured for the next two years.
AESES would like to congratulate Gloria Saindon on her retirement from the University of Manitoba and thank her for her years on the Board, most recently for District 3, and on the Executive Council as Executive Vice-President. Thank you for all your contributions and dedication to our members! Your knowledge and energetic attitude will be hard to replace.
AESES would like to welcome three new members to the Board of Representatives for May 1:
- James Tharayil, UM (District 1), Purchasing Services
- Catherine McMillan, UM (District 3), Biological Services
- Geoffrey Pagcaliwagan, UM (District 3), Student Life
They join Danielle Saj, UM (District 36), who started with the Board in February.
With these announcements, a few Board Reps also switched districts:
- Melinda Sasek, UM, from District 4 to 2
- Lindsay Bruce, UM, from District 5 to 6
Following this, the new Executive Council will be elected at the May 14, 2024 Board of Representatives meeting and announced the next day.