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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
Before 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
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
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!
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
Impact on AESES-UW Members – UW Cyber Attack
Monday, April 8th, 2024
An email was sent to AESES-UW members on Saturday, April 6, 2024:
To: All AESES-UW Members,
We understand this is a very concerning and unsettling situation for our AESES-UW members.
As The University of Winnipeg informed the community last week of a cyber attack, we just learned on April 4 about the extent of the incident. According to the information provided by the University, this cyber attack occurred in the week before March 24, 2024, which resulted in the unauthorized retrieval and theft of personal and financial data. This data belongs to students and employees (current and former) dating back to 2003. The University is still investigating the full scope of the breach and which groups were affected. In the interim, law enforcement and the Manitoba Ombudsman have been notified. AESES is encouraged by the steps the University has taken in response to the attack and any mitigation required.
We have consulted with our lawyers, Meyers LLP, and are following up with their recommendations. This also includes exploring consulting with cybersecurity professionals for additional guidance.
As a precautionary measure, the University is providing two years of credit monitoring service to those likely affected. Codes and instructions for enrolling will be sent out directly from the University via email and mail. Please visit the FAQ page (uwinnipeg.ca/incident-updates) for up-to-date information or call the dedicated support line (204-786-9325 Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm) if you have immediate concerns.
Although we don’t have any more details than what has already been provided by the University, we are here for our members. If you have concerns or know you have been directly affected by the breach, please call us at 204-949-5200 or email labourteam@aeses.ca.
Take care.
No foolin’, it’s April! Read the newest issue of insideAESES!
Monday, April 1st, 2024
No 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
Upcoming AESES AGM – April 9
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
We 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.