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Welcome, Daniel Matthes!
Monday, April 7th, 2025
Daniel Matthes has joined the AESES Business Office as a new Member Services Officer, excited for a fresh challenge. Before this move, he was the Public Services Coordinator for The University of Winnipeg (UW) Archives, and leaves behind a 21-year career in the UW Library, at the Archives since 2010. Daniel is also an alumnus of The UW with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Theatre and, in another life, was involved in independent theatre and film productions around the city.
At the UW Archives, Daniel worked with researchers from around the world and has processed a wide variety of archival records, ranging from those of former MP and President of UW Lloyd Axworthy, Distinguished Alumna Delza Longman, former Artistic Director of the Royal MTC Steven Schipper, to activist filmmaker Victor Dobchuk. The Archives hold other important records related to Labour Studies, including the papers of labour activist and former CUPE President Paul Moist and that of the social justice coalition CHO!CES. The Archives even possess some records from the early days of AESES at the UW!
Daniel’s experience working with AESES began in 2014 as the Board Representative for District 55. Since then, he has served on the Classification Committee, three times on the Negotiation Committee, on the COVID-19 Assistance Fund, and part of the Bargaining Team for UW’s 2019-2025 Collective Agreement. The fulcrum of his commitment to AESES developed when he attended the CCU’s 50th Anniversary Convention in October 2019, meeting a diversity of union members from across Canada, learning the history of the CCU, hearing the Labour School speakers, and appreciating the importance of unions on a new level. This understanding of AESES’ important work, deepening over time, is what inspired him to apply for this position.
At the AESES Business Office, Daniel will be joining and supporting the Labour Relations Team, consisting of Colleen Thompson, Executive Director; Lorne Hilton, Labour Relations Officer; and Leanne Shumka, Member Services Officer. He feels grateful and energized in this new role and looks forward to being able to work with and directly help the membership.
Welcome Daniel!
insideAESES – February 2025
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Welcome to February! We are still working on what works best for our members, so there might be a few hiccups along the way. If you have any questions or comments about the new format, please email contact@aeses.ca.
With that being said, here’s what you might find interesting for this issue:
- President’s Message
- Contract Admin
- Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk 2025 – Donate to Chris McCann’s Crew: Team AESES!
- AESES Appointments – February 2025
- New Faces
- Can You Tell Me: How Seniority Plays a Role in Vacancy Selections
- Save the Date – Annual General Meeting – April 8
- Call for Volunteers – Committees and the Board
- Safety and Health Corner – February 2025
- Spring Education Seminars Coming Soon
Passing of Chris McCann, AESES President
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
It is with heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Chris McCann, AESES President. Chris passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning at his residence. Our thoughts are with Chris’ loved ones, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to them. For now, we kindly ask that you respect the privacy of Chris’ family during this difficult time.
Chris had been deeply involved with AESES since 2000, starting on the UM Negotiation Committee and being active over the years on many committees and Board positions. It culminated with him being elected as AESES President in 2022 and in May, re-elected by acclamation for his second term.
Chris was always eager to join the conversation, and his tenacious commitment and passion have led AESES to where we are today. This loss will be deeply felt by all of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with Chris. A longer tribute will be in the August issue of insideAESES.
If you need support during this time, please don’t hesitate to visit https://aeses.ca/wellness or your respective Human Resources department.
AESES is in the early stages of evaluating this loss to our association. In the meantime, our Executive Vice-President, Karen Simpson, will be the interim President. We will keep all members informed of any updates.
AESES and its members have always been a community that comes together in times of need. As we mourn this loss, let us also celebrate the positive and lasting impact Chris had on our organization and each of us.
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 featured in the Fall 2021 edition of CCU Connections
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
The Fall 2021 edition of CCU Connections is available to view. AESES members are featured with an article about the landfall victory over temporary layoffs from the University of Manitoba.
Read more here: ccu-csc.ca/fall-2021-edition-of-ccu-connections-now-online