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Retirement Planning at UM: Sign up for a Session
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
AESES-UM staff who plan to retire within the next five years and are also part of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993), are invited to register for one of two upcoming retirement planning sessions being offered by UM’s Human Resources department.
Session speakers will provide information on the retirement planning process, UM’s pension plan and the pension benefit payout options available on retirement, government benefits, taxes, wills, estate planning, and retiree health benefits.
The November 13th session will be held at the Fort Garry campus, from 9:00am-3:00pm, in Room 142 of St. John’s College, with a light lunch served. Pre-registration is required and as there are only 20 seats available, we strongly encourage you to register here at your earliest convenience, if interested.
Similarly, the November 15th session will be held at the Bannatyne campus, in 164 Apotex, from 9:00am-3:00pm, with a light lunch served. Pre-registration is required. To attend, register here.
Note: There is extra room available if employees want to bring their partner to the session.
Presenting: John Urkevich Memorial Bursary in Labour Studies
Thursday, October 11th, 2018
The John Urkevich Memorial Bursary in Labour Studies is now fully established and accepting contributions.
Approved by UM’s Senate in October, this bursary was created in memory of John Urkevich, AESES’ long-serving Business Agent, who passed away in December 2015. John was a staunch supporter of union matters and a great asset to the AESES team over his long tenure with the organization, in both a volunteer and paid capacity. Friends and family of John’s established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba with an initial gift of $10,000 back in 2016.
The purpose of this bursary fund is to provide financial support to UM Labour Studies students who have demonstrated a commitment to local union and/or labour issues.
Beginning in 2018-2019, the available annual income from the fund will be used to offer one or more bursaries to undergraduate students who:
(1) are enrolled part-time or full-time in the second year of study or higher with a declared Major or Minor in Labour Studies in the Faculty of Arts;
(2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 2.5;
(3) have demonstrated financial need on the standard University of Manitoba bursary application form.
Contributions to the John Urkevich Memorial Bursary in Labour Studies can be made through UM’s online Front and Centre campaign page.
Fill Out Your Form: Children’s Christmas Party Registration
Friday, October 5th, 2018
It’s slowly nearing that time of year – the one involving good cheer, time off, great food, and the fireplace channel on TV! What this also means is that its that time of year when the AESES Office begins accepting registrations from those wishing to attend our annual AESES Children’s Christmas Party.
This year’s party details:
Date: Sunday, December 2, 2018
Time: Between 1:00 and 4:00pm
Location: University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus, in rooms 210-214 of the UMSU University Centre
Who can attend: AESES members, along with their dependent children who are aged 10 and younger, and a partner/spouse
Activities: Craft tables, games, bouncy structures, entertainment, and an appearance from Santa and his elves
Registration deadline: October 26, 2018
Complete the Event Registration Form and submit it to the AESES Office via:
Interdepartmental Mail to: UM – Mail Room / UW – Mail Room
Fax to: (204) 949-5215
Email to: aeses@aeses.ca
This celebration is intended for dependent children, as AESES covers the cost of the event. Food will be available for purchase for children over the age of 10 and adults, although the primary focus of the celebration is for those aged 10 and younger.
Please Note: Members who register for the event will receive a confirmation email and confirmation number from us, once the registration deadline has passed, and which will indicate that their family has been successfully registered. Members need to bring the confirmation number along to the party, for admittance. If you don’t have a confirmation number, that means we don’t have you registered to attend.
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (October 2018)
Monday, October 1st, 2018
October’s issue of ‘insideAESES’ is printed and ready for your reading pleasure. This edition of ‘insideAESES’ features valuable articles related to:
- Partnership to Defend Public Services at Work
- From the President’s Desk
- Cheering for a Touchdown
- Can You Tell Me? – May I Take Time Off to Deal with the Death of a Family Member?
- Contract Admin
- Seeking Feedback: Constitution & Bylaw Amendments
- UM Employee Spotlight – Rachel Ines
- New Faces
- Contract Negotiations Update
- AESES Appointments
- Annual Party Celebrating AESES Children
- AESES Scholarship Winners
- Registration Form – AESES Children’s Christmas Party
Click on the following link to become informed about everything AESES related – October 2018 insideAESES newsletter
Apply For $: Union Bursaries for Dependent Children
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Eligible bursary applicants must be attending a post-secondary school and must be a dependent child of an AESES member (or other unions affiliated with CCU).
There will be a lottery for these bursaries at CCU’s executive board meeting on October 14, 2018. Successful applicants will be contacted by email after the meeting. At that point, proof of enrollment will be required, as well as the submission of a 500-1000 word essay on the topic of, ‘What Unionism means to you.’ Please note that essays are not required at this point, only from those who are awarded a bursary.
The dependent bursary application form can be downloaded here. The submission deadline is Friday, October 5, 2018. Completed forms can be submitted either by mail or email to:
Michael Belanger
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4700 Keele Street
425 Life Sciences Building
Deadline Extended: AESES Education Seminars
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
Available sessions still include:
Guided Downtown Public Art Tour – Sunday, September 23. 1:30-3:00pm. $2 for members/$12 for non-members. 11 spaces.- Smartphone Photography – Monday, October 1. 6:30-9:00pm. $5 for members /$15 for non-members. 3 spaces.
- Gluten and Dairy-Free Baking Demo – Sunday, October 28. 2:00-4:00pm. $15 for members /$25 for non-members. 5 spaces.
- Gluten and Dairy-Free Baking Demo – Sunday, November 4. 2:00-4:00pm. $15 for members /$25 for non-members. 4 spaces.
- Overcoming Anxiety – Thursday, November 1. 6:30-8:00pm. $2 for members /$12 for non-members. 10 spaces.
- Chai: The Art of Indian Tea-Making – Friday, November 16. 7:00-9:30pm. $15 for members /$25 for non-members. 3 spaces.
- Cribbage Tournament – Wednesday, November 21. 7:00-9:00pm. $5 for members /$15 for non-members. Between 3 and 23 spaces.
Interested in participating? Fill out the updated registration form and submit it to the AESES Office (via interdepartmental mail), along with your payment. We’ll then send out confirmation emails once your spot has been confirmed. The last date that we will accept registrations is October 12, 2018.
Well Wishes: Labour Day Long Weekend
Thursday, August 30th, 2018
Happy Labour Day from AESES!
We hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the upcoming long weekend. We have lots of reasons to celebrate, including the many accomplishments of Canada’s labour movement over the years. The first Monday in September is set aside as a day to recognize workers’ rights and organized labour. Despite the gains in workers’ rights, including the right to a safe and healthy workplace, we still have room to improve.
The Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) produced a postcard, which summarizes the history of the Trade Unions Act of 1872 and the official recognition of Labour Day as a national holiday in Canada in 1894.
We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating and relaxing in advance of the busy season ahead!
Learning Time: AESES Education Seminars
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018
- Guided Downtown Public Art Tour – Sunday, September 23. 1:30-3:00pm.
Public art reflects community and instills a sense of pride. During this walk, the group will look at the city’s downtown public art through the lens of history, to understand how the interests of the bustling downtown have changed and grown throughout the years. From artworks created for business purposes in the early 1900s, to contemporary public art made as a meditation on the downtown region, this walk will reveal the history and intention behind the art you’ve always enjoyed as staple of Winnipeg, but may never have known the meaning of. (space – 30 participants) - Smartphone Photography – Monday, October 1 or Thursday, October 4. 6:30-9:00pm.
Learn to use your smartphone or tablet to take the best photos possible. This hands-on class is all about tips and activities to increase your satisfaction with the photos you take. p.s. Bring your phone or tablet along. (space – 10 participants per class) - Mediterranean Meal Planning – Wednesday, October 17. 6:30-8:30pm.
8 simple steps to eating the Mediterranean way. Think olive oil, roasted vegetables, and legumes. There will be a teaching time on the health benefits of Mediterranean nutrition, a store tour to choose ingredients, recipe demonstrations, and a chance to taste the products. (space – 25 participants) - Gluten and Dairy-Free Baking Demo – Sunday, October 28 or Sunday, November 4. 2:00-4:00pm.
Are you new to a gluten or dairy-free lifestyle? Are you having a hard time baking allergy-free goodies that are as delicious and healthy as the flour-ful bakery treats you remember? Learn the basics of baking without gluten, grains, dairy, or refined sugars during this demo class. This includes baked samples to nibble on. (space – 12 participants per class) - Overcoming Anxiety – Thursday, November 1. 6:30-8:00pm.
This session will cover what anxiety is, what some common symptoms are, how to cope with anxiety, and where to get help. The presentation is intended to demystify, normalize and raise awareness about anxiety. It is helpful for anybody experiencing high stress and anxiety, an anxiety disorder, or who may know somebody who is experiencing issues with anxiety. (space – 40 participants) - Chai: The Art of Indian Tea-Making – Friday, November 16. 7:00-9:30pm.
Using a mixture of diverse herbs and spices from India, participants will learn to make a holistic cup of tea (three varieties). Put a mortar and pestle to use as you mix, paste, smell and taste the spices, learning the health benefits of each. Take homes included. (space – 15 participants) - Cribbage Tournament – Wednesday, November 21. 7:00-9:00pm.
Cribbage is an exciting card game where players compete to ‘skunk’ their opponents by grouping their cards in combinations to gain points. All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Participants will be provided with an overview of the game and instructions on how to play. It’s simple to learn and a fun, fast-paced game to play. Based on the number of participants, players will either play as singles, or be paired up in teams of two. We anticipate playing four rounds with a double elimination, ie. as soon as you lose two games, you will be out of the running for the title, but will have the chance to play others who didn’t progress to the next round. Come out for a fun evening of some friendly competition! (space – 40 participants)
Please note that seminars are intended for signed AESES members, along with their significant others (rather than friends, neighbours, or children), to ensure all AESES members have a chance to participate. All sessions are filled based on when registrations and payments are received by the AESES Office.
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (August 2018)
Wednesday, August 1st, 2018
August’s issue of ‘insideAESES’ is printed and ready for your reading pleasure. This edition of ‘insideAESES’ features valuable articles related to:
- Can You Tell Me? – Do I Have to Obey my Office’s Scent-Free Policy?
- From the President’s Desk
- UM Employee Spotlight – Sam Kidd
- New Faces
- Dedicated to Staff Safety & Security
- Staff Introductions of Our Newest Hire
- Contract Admin
- Reflecting on CCU’s Executive Board Meeting
- Negotiation Prep
- Educating via Seminars
Click on the following link to become informed about everything AESES related – August 2018 insideAESES newsletter
Press Release: From MB Federation of Labour
Sunday, July 22nd, 2018
Partnership to Defend Public Services Will Continue to Fight the Pallister Government’s Attacks on Public Sector Workers
(July 20, 2018)
Manitoba’s labour movement remains committed to standing up for our province’s dedicated public sector workers despite today’s court ruling in the injunction case brought by the Partnership to Defend Public Services (PDPS), announced Kevin Rebeck, President of the Manitoba Federation of Labour.
“While winning this injunction would have meant an immediate victory for working families in our province, we knew all along that courts rarely grant injunctions in these types of cases,” said Rebeck. “But we have been clear all along that we will never back down when it comes to making sure the public services we count on are protected, and that the workers who deliver them are respected.”
A successful injunction exempting parties from legislation before the case goes to trial is hard to come by, as the courts set a very high bar and do not grant these types of injunctions very often.
Rebeck added that the PDPS’ main legal challenge on the constitutionality of the Pallister government’s wage freeze legislation has yet to be heard.
“While we certainly would have preferred to win this injunction to stop this law’s harmful impacts on bargaining in Manitoba right away, today’s ruling doesn’t mean that the courts have ruled on the constitutionality of the law,” said Rebeck. “We remain confident and we look forward to presenting our full constitutional challenge to the Court of Queen’s Bench in the coming months. We will continue to fight back against the Pallister government’s cuts and attacks on services on behalf of Manitoba’s 120,000 public sector workers.”
Rebeck stressed that moving forward, Manitoba’s labour movement looks forward to the full Charter challenge case being heard on an expedited basis by the courts.