Winnipeg asking managers to replace CUPE workers in event of a strike

City plans to replace CUPE in case strike ruffles union feathers

The City of Winnipeg wants to train hundreds of unionized managers to replace members of its largest union in the event of a summer strike by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 500. But the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers

Michael Jack, Chief Corporate Services Officer for the City of Winnipeg, warns on Thursday, June 1, 2017, that there will be an inevitable reduction in services if the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 500 goes on strike. Jack said the city has …

The city is attempting to train other civic staff to do key jobs performed by members of CUPE 500, who have been without a contract since the end of December. AdvertisementAdvertise With Us · Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press files</p><p>"No.

City blames UFFW anger on a 'misunderstanding'

CAO Michael Jack said the city's been working on “service continuity planning for a number of months" incase CUPE members decide to strike. Tweet · A. A. Report an Error. The city's labour …

City training reinforcements in event of strike

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The president of United Firefighters of Winnipeg is upset about something the city says is a misunderstanding. Alex Forrest says one of his members was told to train in the 911 dispatch centre, which he implied is in preparation for a possible CUPE …

Winnipeg's firefighter union said one of its members was asked to train for a job in case the Canadian Union of Public Employees goes on strike. United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg President Alex Forrest said a firefighter was asked to cover a dispatch …