On May 11, a tentative agreement was reached between CUPE Local 500 and the City of Winnipeg. The Union's Negotiating Committee is recommending that the members ACCEPT the settlement.
All CUPE Local 500 members working at the City of Winnipeg are eligible to vote, and are encouraged to attend one of the scheduled information meetings listed below. During the meetings, the Union's Negotiating Committee will explain the City's tentative settlement offer and answer your questions.
Members will also receive a card in the mail detailing the meeting and voting information. If you do not receive a card, it may mean that we do not have your correct mailing address and you should contact the Local 500 office to update your contact information.
MEETINGS: MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015
9:00 a.m. (to accommodate shift workers)
and at 7:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Room 2E & 2F
RBC Convention Centre
375 York Avenue
VOTING: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Norwood Hotel (Promenade Room)
112 Marion Street
Do I have to vote in person?
Yes, you must vote in person. There are no proxy or mail-in votes permitted under our Local 500 by-laws.
Am I allowed time off to attend the information meetings and vote?
The City does not provide time off for employees to attend the information meetings, but will be flexible in allowing employees time off to vote on June 2nd. Please remember to let your supervisor know about your intentions to leave the workplace to go and vote. You should also try to incorporate your time away into break periods if possible (unless your supervisor suggests otherwise). Your cooperation to the above is greatly appreciated.
Why is the vote held the following day after the meeting?
The answer to this is contained in our Local 500 By-laws under Clause 9 section (d).
It states:
"In the case of a general meeting called in which the terms and conditions of a tentative settlement will be presented regarding a City of Winnipeg Contract, a written notice of such meeting will be forwarded to each member at the last known address and shall be mailed not less than one week prior to the holding of the general meeting. A ratification vote to accept or reject the tentative settlement shall take place by secret ballot the following day after which the general meeting was held".
Can I get copies of the offer of settlement before the meetings and voting?
Full details of the offer will be released at the information meetings on June 1st. However, members who are unable to attend the 9:00 am or 7:00 pm meetings, may pick up an information package at the Union Centre (7th Floor - 275 Broadway) any time after 12:00 noon on June 1, 2015.
Should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the Local 500 office at 204-942-1001.
