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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!
AESES Celebrates International Women’s Day
Friday, March 8th, 2024
March 8, the world is celebrating International Women’s Day. This day showcases women, girls, and female-identifying persons’ contributions and highlights the progress toward gender equality.
AESES celebrates and supports the contributions of women and female-identifying persons’ in our membership, the workforce and ongoing labour movements. They are standing up for improved working conditions, equal pay, increased gender equality, and making their voices heard! Separately, we are strong, but together we are stronger.
Thanks to You, We Raised $1,800 for St. Boniface Street Links!
Monday, February 26th, 2024
Thank you!
Team AESES, a strong group of seven, took part in the February 24th fundraising walk and thanks to all of the supporters, raised $1,800 for St. Boniface Street Links. This eclipsed our 2023 total of $1,200. The “Coldest Night of the Year” was unseasonably warm, so the 5km walk around St. Boniface was delightful! We’ll see you next year, February 22, 2025!
The Coldest Night of the Year has raised over $13.4 Million Canada-wide!
Upcoming Brown Bag Sessions
Monday, February 26th, 2024
Join us for a general discussion on issues and concerns faced by members, including clarification of collective agreement articles, your rights and the responsibilities of your employer. This is your opportunity to meet the AESES Labour Team and your Board Reps, and to have your union-related questions answered. Feel free to bring your lunch. Registration is required.
Nominations to the AESES Board of Representatives – District 51
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
District 51
Alumni Affairs; Biology; Chemistry; Classics; Collegiate; Faculty of Education; Faculty Of Science; Global College; Gov’t, Indigenous, Community Affairs; Faculty of Graduate Studies; Human Resources; Health & Safety Office; Campus Sustainability Office; Indigenous Studies; I.U.S.; Rhetoric, Writing & Communications; Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre
The University of Winnipeg
The Electoral and Districting Committee wishes to announce that, during the recent by-election in District 51, no nominations were received for the position of Member of the Board of Representatives representing District 51.
Please note that in the February insideAESES newsletter there was a call for nominations for the new term of the Board starting in May, any members desiring nomination to this position can still submit a nomination by the deadline date of Thursday, February 29, 2024.
View the February issue and previous ones here.
February is here and so is the newest issue of insideAESES!
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
Welcome to February, and Happy Groundhog Day! Oak Hammock Marsh’s Manitoba Merv emerged from his suitcase this morning and saw his shadow, meaning we won’t see an early spring but six more weeks of winter.
While we wait for spring (even though it feels like spring!), take a few minutes and read through the newest issue of insideAESES. Inside, read about:
- A Message from AESES President Chris McCann
- What is Interpersonal Violence Leave?
- Upcoming Brown Bag Sessions and New Members’ Meetings
- The Coldest Night Fundraising Walk
- The AESES-UM Canada Life Survey Results
- Nominations for AESES Board of Representatives
- The Upcoming AGM
- A Call for Volunteers – Committees
Extra, Extra: insideAESES Newsletter (June 2023)
Monday, June 5th, 2023
Welcome to June! Just like the blazing heat, another issue of insideAESES is coming at you!
Grab a nice cold beverage and take a few moments to cool down and read about:
- A message from AESES president Chris McCann
- AGM, Volunteers’ Appreciation Banquet, and Members’ Day Lunches recap
- Questions about break entitlements
- June 50 for 50 Contest
- New AESES appointments
- Ongoing union and member grievances
View the June issue and previous ones here.
Don’t forget the AESES 50th anniversary social is this Saturday, June 10. We only have a small number of tickets left available to purchase. Learn more at https://aeses.ca/social. Visit and follow our new Instagram account to see some of the silent auction prizes up for grabs!
International Women’s Day – March 8, 2023, Embracing Equity
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
Today is a worldwide day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural and political achievements, but it is also a time to raise awareness of the progress made toward achieving equality and the work that still needs to be done.
Did you know that International Women’s Day (IWD) dates back to the early 20th century?
The first IWD took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland when over a million men and women attended public events to show their support for women’s equal participation in society. Other countries joined in the following years.
The United Nations declared March 8, 1975, as International Women’s Day and it has been celebrated that day since.
AESES has participated in many different events over the years including dinners with the University of Manitoba’s President’s Office and guest speakers, trivia day and our last event held on March 8, 2020, with Leanne Shumka’s presentation on the topic of “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Female Canadian Labour Organizers.”
Celebrate today with your co-workers, mothers, daughters, and friends as we continue to embrace equity.
In Solidarity,
Gloria Saindon
Executive VP AESES
