AUGUST 2025
AESES Newsletter | insideAESES | August 2025 | Vol. 48 Issue No. 04
Dear Member,
Welcome to August! Here is our newest issue of insideAESES!
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President’s Message – August 2025
Ah – the dog days of summer!
The thought often connotes lazy doggos, lounging and relaxing in the summer heat. At least that is what I see in my mind's eye. Historically, however, the adage has had a completely different meaning. More specifically, it was associated with the rising of the star Sirius, which ancient folk believed coincided with extreme temperatures, eventually driving people and, yes, even dogs mad!
These days, however, we understand that it is merely just a wonderful time of year to take some time off, recharge, and enjoy the hopefully great weather we all so much deserve.
Things are no different at AESES, where our folks, both paid and volunteer, look forward to taking time to spend with family and friends. Still, there are always things happening to ensure that our members are well cared for and that our best interests are kept at the forefront.
Bargaining at The University of Winnipeg is underway, and at the University of Manitoba, the deadlines for the submission of proposals and nominations for the Negotiation Committee have now passed. We have had many proposals from our members, and the negotiation committee will soon begin the work of preparing these submissions for the bargaining table. The Bargaining Committee will then be struck from this body and will begin to bargain in earnest with the University.
Information on the process at the UM can be found here if you’re interested. Please keep an eye on this space as well as on our website and social media ( | | ) for updates.
There is still time to purchase discounted tickets for the Winnipeg Sea Bears on August 6, as well as the Valour FC game on August 31. Get your tickets today! It is going to be a blast! Both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game on July 18 and the Winnipeg Goldeyes afternoon on July 27 were well attended, and a wonderful time was had by all. A huge shout-out to all four of our local sports teams for the great deal they provided again for our members!
Finally, I would like to remind you that we have deals in place for member discounts with both Perkopolis and Union Savings on a variety of goods and services. Lots of ‘em! Please take advantage! You can learn more here.
Enjoy these wonderful dog days of summer! Remember – AESES is here – whenever you need us! In Solidarity, 
Rob
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August 2025 Read about the cases that our members are currently facing with each employer as of August 1, 2025.
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Tessa Pearen (UW) was appointed as Vice-President (UW) on the Executive Council. The following members have been appointed to the Board of Representatives: Alex McGregor (UM) to District 1, Jeff Lefebvre (UW) to District 54, and Ingrid Krenn (UW) to District 57. Welcome everyone!
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Visit our New Faces page to view the latest AESES hires for August 2025 at both universities, as reported to us by the University of Manitoba (UM) and The University of Winnipeg (UW). The lists include full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees.
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Can You Tell Me: Can The Employer Change My Work Schedule?
While many members enjoy a steady routine in their hours of work, the employer does have the right to alter work schedules as operational needs may require. The employer can make these changes without the approval of the employee; the respective Collective Agreements, however, provide guidelines that ensure employees receive sufficient notice for any such changes.
The guidelines are essentially the same for both Universities, found in Article 12.5 in the UM Collective Agreement and in Article 12.4 for UW. Management is required to give three working days’ notice for a schedule change affecting 1 to 4 days. For emergency changes (UW), or circumstances beyond the employer’s control (UM), they must inform the employee before quitting time on the day before the change takes effect. When the schedule would be changed for greater than 4 days, management is required to give one calendar week’s notice. And finally, if these guidelines for notice are not fulfilled, the employee is entitled to compensation at overtime rates for the first day of the altered schedule.
The employer can alter the work schedule in ways such as the start and end of the workday, say, changing a shift from 8:30-4:30 to 9:00-5:00. However, they do not have the right to extend an employee’s workday on a time-for-time basis, bypassing the Collective Agreement’s provisions for overtime. As an example, with 7 hours being the standard workday for most AESES members, the employer should not schedule a member to work 8 hours one day in exchange for working 6 the next as a way to avoid overtime compensation. Overtime, Callback, and Modified Work Weeks are separate from the type of schedule changes described here.
We encourage our members to reach out to the AESES Business Office with any questions or concerns at LabourTeam@aeses.ca or 204-949-5200.
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Safety and Health Corner - August 2025
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The Committee’s next meeting will be in Fall 2025.
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events
AESES Volunteers’ Appreciation Banquet 2025
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Annually, AESES acknowledges, thanks, and celebrates its Board of Representatives and longstanding volunteers. This year’s event took place at the Norwood Hotel at the end of April.
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Deals
Discounts for Sporting Events
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Winnipeg Sea Bears vs. Niagara River LionsWednesday, August 6, 2025
7:00 pm
Tickets: $25.50 - $28.00, limited quantities
Contact Haidyn Burke (204-594-4482) if you have questions. Purchase Winnipeg Sea Bears Tickets
Valour FC vs. Pacific FCSunday, August 31, 2025
2:00 pm
Tickets: $26 (not including any fees), limited quantities
Contact Dawn Miller (204-784-7448) if you have questions.
Purchase Valour FC Tickets
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