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Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (August 2021)
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Today, August 3, is the 215th day of 2021. Wow, where did this year go? AESES hopes that you could find the time to rest and recharge from the office this summer!
Before heading outside to harvest your veggies or water the lawn, take a few moments and read the latest edition of insideAESES. Inside this issue, you will find:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President, including community awareness and support
- An article on what to expect when campuses reopen
- Information about the AESES Business Office move
- Ongoing union and member grievances
- News about helping three local community organizations
- Details about United Way Winnipeg’s kickoff – Rally, Revive and Thrive
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (June 2021)
Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
Can you believe it? June is here. Whether you are a gardener, camper, sports star or backyard enthusiast, it’s time to get outside!
But before you slather on the sunscreen and head outside, take a few minutes and read the latest edition of insideAESES. Inside this issue:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President, including AESES Honourary Life Memberships, Dedicated Service Awards, and Years of Service Awards recipients.
- Vacation entitlement clarification
- Ongoing union and member grievances
- AESES AGM Recap
Wellness Resources
Saturday, May 29th, 2021
AESES maintains a wellness resource with helpful links to support members’ well-being & mental health. If you need to talk, please reach out to a friend, family member or a professional.
Visit our Wellness Resources page for more information.
AESES Virtual Backgrounds
Saturday, May 1st, 2021
Are you looking to show support and solidarity with AESES while on your virtual meeting?
Whether you are working from your office or your home office, you now have AESES ready-to-use virtual backgrounds for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Cisco Webex.
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (April 2021)
Thursday, April 1st, 2021
Welcome to April, blown in like a tornado!!!
No April foolin’ here. It’s time for the latest edition of insideAESES. Grab a refreshing iced tea on the rocks (don’t forget the mini umbrella!) and have a read. Inside this issue:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President
- AESES AGM registration and Annual Report details
- Information about when overtime should apply
- Ongoing union and member grievances
- CCU/CSC Executive Board Meeting Report
- Letter from Jamie Moses, MLA for St. Vital
Working During the Pandemic Survey Results Now Available
Monday, March 15th, 2021
Starting in mid-December 2020, AESES invited members from the University of Manitoba (UM) and The University of Winnipeg (UW) to complete a short, anonymous survey about their working conditions during the pandemic.
The 1,161 responses identified that most UM and UW members face similar struggles with their current working situations and environments. A majority of members shared that their mental health has deteriorated to some extent during the pandemic. With most members working from home, the line between work and home life seems to be blurring and appears to be causing concerns.
AESES will be scheduling meetings with both universities’ administration to share our members’ difficulties and advocate on your behalf for better support and direction resulting from your responses.
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (February 2021)
Monday, February 1st, 2021
Happy February!
As you patiently wait for tomorrow when a furry rodent predicts when spring will start, spend a few minutes today reading the first insideAESES newsletter of 2021. Inside this issue:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President
- AGM date and information
- Upcoming member education seminars
- Ongoing union and member grievances
- Steps to submit your job for classification review
- Learn about vacation carry over
- Introduction of the AESES Diversity Committee
- CCU/CSC bursary winners
View the February issue and previous ones here.
Have a great week, and stay safe!
AESES COVID-19 Survey for Members
Friday, December 18th, 2020
To: All AESES Members
Since the pandemic started, our working conditions and situations have drastically changed from nine months ago and continue to evolve.
AESES would like to gain some feedback and insights from our members about what you have experienced and how your current situation is related to workload, supervision, breaks, overtime, and overall wellness.
Please take 5-10 minutes and fill out the anonymous survey at the link found below. AESES will use your responses to understand better the situation our members have been facing since March. AESES may provide a general summary to the University, but no individual identifying information will be associated with this report. The survey will close to responses on January 15, 2021.
Survey is closed and link has been removed.
If you have any questions or concerns with the survey, please contact our general office at aeses@aeses.ca or 204-949-5200.
We value your input and thank you for your time.
Stay safe.
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (December 2020)
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
Happy December!
We’re almost through 2020, and what a year it has been!
Grab a woolly (or cotton or polyester blend) blanket, get comfy and spend a few minutes reading the last insideAESES newsletter of the year. Inside you’ll find:
- A message from Laurie Morris, AESES President
- 2021 proposed budget
- How to handle workload concerns
- New AESES appointments
- AESES supporting local unions
- Member resources and benefits
- Ongoing union and member grievances
View the December issue and previous ones here.
One last thing, we know that things can be a little bit rough during the holidays, and the pandemic has added increased stress and unknowns into the mix. If you are a member (or know of a member) currently in financial hardship, please apply or encourage them to apply to COVID-19 Assistance Fund. The last deadline to apply before the break is December 11 at noon.
Have a safe and happy holiday season to you and yours, till next year.
COVID-19 Assistance Fund – December Deadline Dates
Friday, November 27th, 2020
To: All AESES Members
Earlier this year, the AESES Board of Representatives established a COVID-19 Assistance Fund to support AESES members who are experiencing significant financial hardship during this difficult time. Thus far, AESES has received 419 applications to the fund and awarded over $67,000 to help our members meet their basic grocery needs.
As the winter break is quickly approaching, please note the following deadlines will be the last chance to apply prior to the new year:
From now until Friday, December 4 at 12pm;
-or-
After 12pm on Friday, December 4 until Friday, December 11 at 12pm.
Applicants should also note that they may apply for only one of those dates listed. Following these deadlines, the next opportunity to apply again will be the week of January 8, 2021.
Additionally, in recognition that the Assistance Fund program will be unavailable during the weeks of December 18, 25, and January 1, applicants who apply before noon on December 11 will receive double the amount for which they would normally qualify.
Only those members who are truly in need of this assistance should apply. If you have suffered a negative financial impact to your household income due to COVID-19 such as a layoff, a spousal layoff, or even reduced hours, we welcome you to apply to AESES’ COVID-19 Assistance Fund.
Some things you should know:
- All AESES members are eligible to apply
- Applicants must be able to explain how they fit the eligibility criteria
- Applications received by noon on each Friday will be processed the following week
- Assistance will be provided in the form of a gift card which will be mailed to you
- The monetary amount available is dependent on each applicant’s family size
The AESES COVID-19 Committee may take extenuating/exceptional circumstances into consideration.
The COVID-19 Assistance Fund application form can be found here.
Questions about the COVID-19 Assistance Fund can be directed via email to assistance@aeses.ca.