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And just like that, it’s June! It’s also time for the newest issue of insideAESES!

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

insideAESES June 2024Before 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

View the June issue and previous ones here.

Invitation for AESES Members to Purchase Discounted Tickets to the Winnipeg Goldeyes Game on June 21

Friday, May 31st, 2024

The AESES Activities Committee purchased 100 discounted tickets to the Winnipeg Goldeyes versus Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks game.

Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Time: Game starts at 7:00 pm
Location: Blue Cross Park, One Portage Avenue East
Seating: Section P
Cost: $15.00 / ticket

Click here to purchase.

See you at the game!

AESES 2024-2026 Executive Council

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

At the May 2024 AESES Board of Representatives meeting, the Executive Council was elected to serve you for a two-year term.

AESES 2024-2026 Executive Council

President | Chris McCann, IST – Computer/Network Services (UM)
Executive Vice-President | Karen Simpson, Psychiatry (UM)
Vice-President (Fort Garry) | Divjyot Grewal, Career Services (UM)
Vice-President (Bannatyne) | Karen Simpson, Psychiatry (UM)
Vice-President (UW) | Shivani Bhukhureea, PACE (UW)
Secretary | Charlene Hawryluk, Animal Science (UM)
Treasurer | Will Christie, IST – Computer/Network Services (UM)

UM Contract Administrator | Rob Parker (UM)
UW Contract Administrator | Joan Duesterdiek (UW)

Happy birthday, AESES!

Friday, May 10th, 2024

May 10 celebrates the day AESES was certified in 1973 to represent nearly 1,100 members at the University of Manitoba. Happy birthday, AESES! Share this post and comment on your favourite AESES memories from the past year!

May 10 celebrates the day AESES was certified in 1973 to represent nearly 1,100 members at the University of Manitoba. Happy birthday, AESES!

Visit our social media accounts (Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram) and comment on your favourite AESES memories from the past year!

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.

Join Us for Our Members’ Day Lunch

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Nutritionists still say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so important that is why we are serving it during our Members’ Day lunches.

Join us for the 2024 AESES Members’ Day Lunches for your second breakfast of the day with mini pastries, scrambled eggs, pan-fried potatoes, bacon, sausage, pancakes, fruit and juices, coffee and tea.

University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus

  • May 1, 12:00 – 1:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm
    Buhler Atrium

    The deadline to register was April 24, 2024

The University of Winnipeg

  • May 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm
    Riddell Hall

    The deadline to register was May 1, 2024

University of Manitoba – Fort Garry Campus

  • May 21, 12:00 – 1:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm
    MPR, UMSU University Centre

    The deadline to register was May 8, 2024
Register here!

No foolin’, it’s April! Read the newest issue of insideAESES!

Monday, April 1st, 2024

insideAESES April 2024No foolin’, it’s April! Along with the change in the month, here’s the newest issue of insideAESES!

Grab a chocolate Easter egg and take a few moments to read this issue, which includes:

  • A message from AESES president Chris McCann
  • Cosmic Bingo Bowling Night recap
  • Questions about time-off entitlements for dealing with a family member’s death
  • A notice about the Member Communication Survey
  • Annual General Meeting details
  • Details about joining the UM Retirees Association
  • Information about the UM Employees Scholarship
  • Ongoing union and member grievances

View the April issue and previous ones here.

Upcoming AESES AGM – April 9

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

AESES 2023 AGM Annual Report CoverWe invite all our signed* union members to attend the 51st AESES Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The meeting will take place via videoconference using Zoom at 7:00 pm.

The AGM allows our executive team and committee chairs to review AESES financials with attendees, speak about the union’s activities, explain how our programs can benefit our membership, and preside over a question period.

Join us on April 9 to meet the people behind the decision-making process for spending your union dues and learn more about our programs and services. There will also be time for asking questions.

Special guest, the Honourable Renée Cable, Minister of Advanced Education and Training, will bring greetings from the Provincial government before our meeting.

Please visit our event page to learn more and to register for the AGM.

 

*Please note that only signed AESES members are permitted to participate in the AGM and vote on arising issues.

Help Shape the Future of AESES Member Communications

Friday, March 15th, 2024

AESES is looking to improve their communications with members. To help us do this, we need to know more about you, our members. Your feedback is valuable to ensure we use the most effective channels to engage with you. As a thank you, after submitting the survey, you have the option to enter a draw for a chance to win an AESES-branded laptop backpack.

A link to a survey was sent to members on March 15. If you didn’t receive it, please send an email to jpothe@aeses.ca to request it. The survey closes on April 15, 2024.

Thanks for your help in shaping the future of AESES member communications!

Virtual New AESES Members’ Meeting – April 3

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Virtual New Members’ Meeting on April 3 at 5:30 pm

If you started at the University of Manitoba or The University of Winnipeg in 2024 or 2023, please look for the invite sent to your work email on March 12. If you started before 2023 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.
  • Meet President Chris McCann and the AESES Labour Relations team.
  • 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 April 3 at 5:30 pm to maximize your union membership!

Did you know

AESES is affiliated with the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU).

AESES' Charter Meeting was held in December of 1972.

We offer bursaries for AESES dependents at both universities.

Anyone can attend a Board meeting by calling the AESES Business Office prior to the meeting and confirming their attendance.

AESES requires new volunteers for various committees. Please contact the Business Office if you are an AESES member interested in joining one of our committees.