On March 26 TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and IFPTE representatives, Dave Eyjolfson, Erin Spencer, Bill Fitzpatrick, and Anna Liu participated in a meeting with the Manitoba Minister of Labour and Immigration, the Honourable Malaya Marcelino.
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The campaign to highlight more than 6000 jobs eliminated by Bell Canada over the last eight months launched yesterday with a rally in Ottawa.
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TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 held two webinars on financial and retirement planning for members, geared especially for members who have been impacted by Bell Canada’s recent announcement to cut 4,800 positions across the country.
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As part of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161’s ongoing campaign to keep telecommunications jobs in Manitoba, TEAM President, Dave Eyjolfson, sent a letter to the Honourable Hedy Fry, Chair of the Canadian Parliament’s Heritage Committee, to highlight concerns about Bell’s current round of job cuts and the impact of continued job reductions on our members, our communities, our economy, and the future of telecommunications work in Canada.
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As part of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161’s ongoing campaign to keep telecommunications jobs in Manitoba and in their workplace, and in light of Bell Canada’s recent announcement to cut 4,800 jobs, or 9% of its workforce, TEAM President, Dave Eyjolfson, sent a letter last week to the Honourable Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour and Immigration for Manitoba.
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SCMMA/IFPTE Local 222 Executive Board members came together this week for bargaining training that occurred over two days, which involved learning about the bargaining process, reviewing legal responsibilities, understanding what happens at the bargaining table, mapping out issues, and developing a plan.
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TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 members took part in the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) Women’s Conference held on September 26 & 27.
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On June 20, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), TEAM - IFPTE Local 161 held a press conference announcing the release chronicling how the privatisation of MTS, once an engine of the Manitoba economy, has resulted in significant job loss, poor rural and northern phone service, and high rates.
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Over 200 members and guests of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 took part in the Local’s special lunch event. A fixture prior to the pandemic, the event returned with gusto to Winnipeg.
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TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 met with James Teitsma, Manitoba’s Minister of Consumer Protection and Public Services.
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On May 15, TEAM/IFPTE Local 161’s Board of Directors traveled to the Manitoba Legislative Building to meet with the Opposition Labour Critic Malaya Marcelino and Opposition Environment & Economic Development Critic Mark Wasyliw to discuss the ongoing erosion of good unionized jobs at Bell MTS.
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TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 held their annual general meeting where over 100 members and guests attended in person and virtually. TEAM celebrated their new collective agreement they recently ratified by reminding members of the important changes to the contract.
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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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TEAM/IFPTE Local 161’s Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that all applicants were awarded a scholarship this year.
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On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 took place virtually, once again taking full advantage of the products and services offered by Local members at Bell Canada. The membership has been dealing with the extensive workload the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the telecommunications industry.
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Bell announced another downsizing and EVRTIP initiative for TEAM (IFPTE Local 161) members on November 15. This time, Bell is looking for five reductions in total; one each from five specified positions in the Bell Business Markets (BBM) VP Group.
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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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TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 announced the addition of Alyssa Hung to its staff as the new Labour Relations Officer. Alyssa is a skilled labour relations practitioner who holds a master’s degree in Industrial Relations from Queen’s University and has extensive experience providing guidance and expertise on employment and labour relations matters.
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Officers of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 informed members this week of union related news items and updates, including encouraging members to apply for eight scholarships available to members and family.
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