Posts Tagged ‘insideAESES October 2026’
Call For Constitution and Bylaw Changes
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Submit your suggestions
The AESES Constitution and Bylaws govern the manner in which AESES must conduct itself. Procedures such as the selection of the bargaining team, election of the Executive and the method by which the AESES Board of Representatives is chosen, which are all spelled out in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Members have the opportunity to propose changes to the AESES Constitution and Bylaws. Suggestions for changes are reviewed by the Board of Representatives, whose job is to then present the proposed amendments for a vote at a future Annual General Meeting (AGM). Member proposals for Constitution and Bylaw changes are published in the AGM booklet in advance of the meeting.
Please take the time to read through our current Constitution and Bylaws, available for download: aeses.ca/publications/constitution-bylaws
If you would like to see any amendments made to the Constitution and Bylaws, please submit your suggestions to us via email at aeses@aeses.ca. The deadline for submissions of proposed changes is November 10, 2026.
Safety and Health Corner – October 2026
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
AESES-Appointed Representatives on Workplace Safety and Health Committees
Most workplace safety and health committees at UM and UW have an official representative appointed by AESES. This representative serves as a formal connection between the committee and AESES.
AESES-appointed representatives receive paid time away from their regular duties to participate in workplace safety and health committee meetings, working alongside employer representatives to address workplace safety and health matters. They provide meeting minutes to AESES and bring workplace safety and health concerns to the union’s attention when appropriate. Appointments are generally for two years and may be renewed.
AESES-appointed representatives also participate on a separate AESES Safety & Health Committee, which normally meets twice a year outside of regular working hours.
Most AESES appointments are currently filled, but there are a few vacancies:
UM Local Area Safety and Health (LASH) Committees:
- Architecture
- Education, St. Paul’s, St. John’s, NCTR or CATL
- Faculty of Arts
For more information about UM LASH Committees, visit the UM Intranet.
If you are interested in becoming an AESES-appointed official representative on one of the committees listed above, contact labourteam@aeses.ca before October 16, 2026.
The AESES Safety & Health Committee looks at workplace safety and health issues from a union-wide perspective. If you have a concern you believe should be brought to the committee’s attention, contact labourteam@aeses.ca.
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.