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New Member of Board of Representatives representing District 36
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
The Electoral and Districting Committee wishes to announce that, since the recent call for nominations, Danielle Saj (UM, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy) has been elected by acclamation to the position of Member of the Board of Representatives representing District 36.
Congratulations, Danielle and welcome to the AESES Board of Representatives!
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (December 2023)
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
Welcome to December! Yes, that’s correct, December. While it doesn’t look like December with the lack of snow, it does signify the last insideAESES issue of the year.
Before you continue your holiday shopping/baking/celebrating grab an egg-nog-filled Moose Mug and take a few moments to read about:
- A message from AESES president Chris McCann
- Invitation to the AESES Holiday Open House – December 15, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
- Photos from the Children’s Christmas Party
- The Rogers Sugar Strike
- The final 50 for 50 Contest Winners
- New AESES appointments
- 2024 AESES Draft Budget
- Family Care Resources and more
View the December issue and previous ones here.
Happy holidays, and see you at our Open House on December 15th!
AESES Children’s Christmas Party
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
It’s almost that time of year! The AESES Activities Committee is excited to announce the annual Children’s Christmas party.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
1:00 – 4:00 pm
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
MPR, 220-224 UMSU University Centre
The registration deadline was October 30, 2023. No late registrations or walk-ups at the door will be accepted.
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (October 2023)
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
Welcome to October! The leaves on the trees seem to be changing colours and dropping to the ground, just like the newest issues of insideAESES that just dropped.
Before you start raking the leaves (or wait a little longer for them to blow away), grab a pumpkin-spiced beverage and take a few moments to read about:
- A message from AESES president Chris McCann
- Registration opens for the Children’s Christmas Party
- How workplace safety incidents are handled
- The final 50 for 50 Contest for October
- New AESES appointments
- Save the dates for our upcoming Fall Education Seminars
President’s Message – October 2024
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Greetings my fellow AESES members! Rob Parker here, your newly minted AESES President. It is both my honour and privilege to be serving you in this role for the current Board term.
I am keenly aware of the large shoes I have to fill, as our late president, leader, and friend Chris McCann’s influence and impact were far-reaching. Rest assured; I will do my very best not to let you down. Chris’ passing has affected us all in AESES quite profoundly, and grief can be a very lonely and isolating process. His memorial service was quite cathartic though, as it was so well attended that it became obvious that no one there was alone in their grief and sadness. We were all there for each other. This is precisely how Chris, and certainly I, feel about AESES.
We’re in this together. We are here for you. You are not alone.
With the arrival of fall comes a new term and a renewed energy on our campuses. This is no less the case with AESES, as we look for ways to connect with you. We have several Brown Bag Lunches planned over the coming months, as well as a recent New Members’ Meeting on October 2nd.
There is also no shortage of social and educational activities coming up. Everything from our Education Seminars (some which are already sold out and new ones have just opened!) to our legendary (and renamed), AESES 2024 Children’s Winter Holiday Extravaganza are on tap for the fall term. More exciting announcements and activities are to come. Please watch for communications and follow us on social media for further updates.
Of course, our primary mission is to ensure that your interests, concerns, and priorities are well-represented and protected as we navigate the peaks and valleys that come with being employed in post-secondary education. We all experience challenges and invariably have questions regarding what rights and protections we are afforded in the workplace. We also want to be sure that our best interests are represented when it’s time to bargain for a better, more equitable deal for us all. Always remember: We’re in this together. We are here for you. You are not alone.
I sincerely look forward to meeting and working with many of you over the coming months. Please feel free to reach out to me, your board rep, or anyone at the AESES Business Office should you have any questions or concerns, or should you need advice regarding workplace issues.
In solidarity
Rob
Contract Admin – October 2024
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
October 2024
Here are the cases that our members are currently facing with each employer as of October 1, 2024.
University of Manitoba
- The grievance filed on behalf of a member whose family status issue was not adequately accommodated by the University has been referred to arbitration.
- The member grievance filed on behalf of a member who received a 2-day suspension for allegedly failing to provide an adequate level of service based on their training was denied at the First Stage and has been referred to Second Stage.
The University of Winnipeg
- None
AESES Appointments – October 2024
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Here are the new appointments since August 1, 2024.
The following members have been appointed to the Board of Representatives: Jade Tanner (UM) District 3, Kamal Dhir (UM) District 4, and Dave Nicholls (UM) District 8. New committee additions: Charlene Hawryluk (UM) and Shivani Bhukhureea (UW) to the Finance Committee and William Toms, William Fischer, Samuel Ariyibi, Kristine Ballantine, Carla Kirkpatrick, Finley Makila, Christina Phillips to their respective LASH Committees (UM) and to the Safety and Health Committee (UM).
Here are some upcoming events for members:AESES 2024 Children’s Winter Holiday Extravaganza Registration
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Join us December 1!
The AESES Activities Committee is excited to announce the annual AESES 2024 Children’s Winter Holiday Extravaganza! It’s been renamed!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with entertainment from Brian Glow, “International Illusionist and Comedy Magician,” face painting, balloon twisting, food, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Sunday, December 1, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
MPR, 220-224 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
- Dependent children aged 10 and younger will receive a hot meal and gift, courtesy of AESES.
- Lunch will also be available for purchase for parents /guardians and children over the age of 10. This is a cash only event.
- This event is for signed AESES members. If not yet signed, visit: aeses.ca/forms/membership-application to fill out a form.
The deadline to register is November 6, 2024.
The Committee is also looking for volunteers to help during the event. Visit the registration form above to learn more.
New Faces
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Welcome new members to AESES!
Visit our New Faces page to view the latest AESES hires for October 2024 at both universities, as reported to us by the University of Manitoba (UM) and The University of Winnipeg (UW). The lists include full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees.