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Questions regarding AESES-UM members’ pay rates and retroactive pay
Thursday, May 19th, 2022
The new rates for 2022-2023 are now in effect, as you may have seen on your upcoming pay stub for Friday, May 20, 2022. Now that these new rates are in effect, the University of Manitoba can begin calculating the retroactive pay going backwards from the date the new rates came into effect.
AESES cannot confirm when the retroactive pay (and parking fee reimbursement, if applicable) will be coming. It could arrive within the next couple of pay periods, depending on how long it takes the University to make the calculations for members. If you have a specific question or want more information, please contact the AESES Business Office.
AESES 2022-2024 Executive Council
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
At the May 2022 AESES Board of Representatives meeting, the Executive Council was elected to serve you for a two-year term.
AESES 2022-2024 Executive Council
President | Chris McCann, IST – Computer/Network Services (UM)
Executive Vice-President | Gloria Saindon, Registrar’s Office (UM)
Vice-President (Fort Garry) | Gloria Saindon, Registrar’s Office (UM)
Vice-President (Bannatyne) | Melissa Blonjeaux, Internal Medicine (UM)
Vice-President (UW) | Meaghan Michaluk, Faculty of Education (UW)
Secretary | Karen Simpson, Psychiatry (UM)
Treasurer | Will Christie, IST – Computer/Network Services (UM)
UM Contract Administrator | Chris McCann (UM)
UW Contract Administrator | Joan Duesterdiek (UW)
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (April 2022)
Thursday, April 7th, 2022
Welcome to the first week of April! How about that wind?
There is a lot to share in this issue of insideAESES, including:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President, including a note of thanks and farewell
- AESES AGM registration and Annual Report details
- Details how salary is determined for internal applicants
- Information about the 2021-2022 UM Employees Scholarship
- A letter from Janet Sealey, UM Retirees Association President
- Ongoing union and member grievances
View the April issue and previous ones here.
Have a great month, and stay safe!
Message of Support for Ukraine
Friday, February 25th, 2022
As Manitobans, we watch from across the globe as the situation unfolds in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with members of the Ukrainian community locally and abroad, and we stand with them in support.
AESES has always stood for democracy and fair treatment of workers and their families. The unprovoked nature of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is entirely brutal and unjustified, and millions of workers and their families will have their lives forever changed.
Unions are historically anti-war, and war is never the answer. Lives are lost, and loved ones will never come back home. AESES condemns the acts of violence that Russia is perpetrating against the people of Ukraine.
AESES sympathizes with our members who have family in Ukraine and are anxious about their wellbeing. If you need support, please reach out to a professional or contact the AESES Business Office to learn about the options you might have with your employer.
In solidarity and peace,
Laurie R. Morris
President
AESES
AESES’ Open House on Campus
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
Join AESES for chats, treats, prizes and a special gift for you!
We are bringing our open house to you! Help continue our anniversary celebrations, and join us for a meet and greet on campus!
Do you have any union-related questions you would like answered? Bring your questions and chat with the AESES Labour Relations Team. While you are there, meet with a few local Board Representatives that will be on hand and put faces to their names.
Gather up a few co-workers and drop by to enjoy a few tasty snacks, and enter to win some great prizes, like $50 gift cards to help combat rising grocery prices! Members will also receive a limited-edition gift to commemorate our 50 years. This event is the perfect chance to connect with other AESES members on campus and the AESES Business Office!
Thank you to the over 250 members that we met during the six open houses!
These are the dates and locations AESES will be on campus:
University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus
March 8, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, A106, Chown BuildingMarch 9, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, A106, Chown Building
The University of Winnipeg
March 14, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, 3C12 (Centennial Hall)March 23, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, 3C12 (Centennial Hall)
University of Manitoba – Fort Garry Campus
March 28, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, 543-544 UMSU University CentreMarch 29, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, 543-544 UMSU University Centre
Make sure to mark your calendars. We cannot wait to see you there!
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (February 2022)
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
Happy February! Wow, what a blizzard!
Before you head out to shovel the latest dump of snow, spend a few minutes reading the first insideAESES newsletter of 2022. Inside you’ll find:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President
- Call for volunteers for AESES committees
- Details about your sick leave entitlement
- Save the dates for the Annual General Meeting and Education Seminars
- Call for nominations for AESES Board Representatives
- Diversity and inclusion resources
- Ongoing union and member grievances
View the February issue and past issues here.
Have a great week, and stay safe!
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (December 2021)
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
Welcome to December! The snow has arrived, and before you realize it, the calendar will have flipped over to 2022.
Grab a tall glass of egg nog and take a few minutes to read the latest edition of insideAESES. Inside this issue, you will find:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President, including an update about the PSSA
- More about the definition of “flex” time
- A report about the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) convention
- 50th Anniversary planning
- Ongoing union and member grievances
- The 2022 proposed budget
AESES featured in the Fall 2021 edition of CCU Connections
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
The Fall 2021 edition of CCU Connections is available to view. AESES members are featured with an article about the landfall victory over temporary layoffs from the University of Manitoba.
Read more here: ccu-csc.ca/fall-2021-edition-of-ccu-connections-now-online
Letter of Support for UMFA – November 2, 2021
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
November 2, 2021
President Orvie Dingwall
University of Manitoba Faculty Association
100-29 Dysart Road
Winnipeg, MB
R3T 2M7
Dear Orvie,
AESES is disturbed that the Manitoba Conservative government continues to interfere in free and fair collective bargaining at the University of Manitoba through the PSSA and continued wage restraint mandates. We agree that this continued intrusion has created a great amount of damage to the university community through demoralization of all staff and interruptions to students’ learning. It is time for the university administration to stand up to the Manitoba government to defend its community.
AESES stands in solidarity with UMFA in their fight to be able to freely bargain a fair contract with the University of Manitoba.
In solidarity,
Laurie R. Morris
President
AESES