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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.
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!
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
Contract Admin
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Here are the updates on active Association cases with each employer:
October 2026
University of Manitoba
- The grievance filed on behalf of a member who was dismissed for alleged unacceptable behaviour has been settled at the Second Stage.
- The grievance filed on behalf of a member for improper application of discipline was settled at the First Stage.
- A grievance was filed on behalf of a member who was deemed to have failed their probation period. Grievance is at the Second Stage.
- A vacancy selection grievance was filed for a member who was not selected for a vacancy that was similar to their former position. More specifically, they had performed a substantial portion of the duties and responsibilities contained within the position were carried previously by the grievor. Grievance is at the First Stage.
- An Association grievance has been filed concerning the University’s misapplication of Article 10.22. The department required a departing employee to work the resignation notice period in lieu of remaining on previously approved vacation while serving the notice period.
The University of Winnipeg
- A grievance was filed on behalf of a member who requires accommodation but the University has determined that the current position can no longer support the necessary accommodations and has been referred to First Stage.
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!