Tracy Schmidt, former staffer for WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162, who won a seat in the recent Manitoba election, was named to the Government cabinet.
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On October 3, Manitobans elected the New Democratic Party (NDP) —the labor party— to form the next provincial government.
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The Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162) held their annual general meeting this week.
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Having just finished the 2021 IFPTE Manitoba Legislative Action Conference, leadership from WAPSO Local 162 were able to press the case for a process without a P3.
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In what will become an annual event, IFPTE hosted its first legislative conference in Western Canada earlier this week. The conference, which was held virtually and included virtual visits with lawmakers, was attended by leaders and members from TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162.
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The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL), on behalf of the Partnership to Defend Public Services, welcomes the repeal of the Public Services Sustainability Act (Bill 28) as an important and long overdue step announced earlier this week under the new Progressive Conservative leadership of Heather Stefanson.
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WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 held its Annual General Meeting on November 3rd. Held virtually, WAPSO President and Canadian Area VP, Richard Mahe, chaired the successful gathering towards another productive year. The AGM provided the Local with an opportunity to adjust its constitution and bylaws, as well as the election of executive board positions. This was President Mahe’s first attempt at re-election and with no challengers coming forward, he was declared president by acclamation.
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On Sunday, November 7th, 2021, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) will be hosting its annual fundraising brunch for the Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues in Winnipeg, MB.
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On Thursday, July 29, the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers-Local 162 (WAPSO) took a historic step in becoming the first labour organization in Manitoba to become a partner to the City of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord.
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After learning of the tragic news that the remains of 215 children were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia, WAPSO-Local 162/Canadian Area Vice President Richard Mahe and Canadian Area Vice President Scott Travers sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Trudeau calling on his government to “to leave no stone unturned."
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WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 leadership and members joined in solidarity with members of IBEW Local 2034 as they seek a fair deal for their members employed by Manitoba Hydro, free from Pallister Government interference.
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WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the membership. As with most AGMs, Local 162 was required to hold their meeting online via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fall has not been kind to Manitoba and cases have been spiking since Labour Day.
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WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 is proud to announce the arrival of their new Labour Relations Officer, Tracy Schmidt.
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On April 28th, WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 president Richard Mahe gave a heartfelt video message to members of the local and community.
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