About Us
CUPE 1063 represents union members of the Workers Compensation Board and SAFE Work Manitoba in Winnipeg, Brandon and Thompson.
Formed in 1967, CUPE 1063 has worked to improve the social and economic welfare of our members, without regard to ancestry, race, ethnic or national origin, nationality, political belief/association or activity, religion or creed, family status, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital or parental status, source of income, sexual orientation, place of residence, or physical or mental disability (as defined in the Manitoba Human Rights Act). Our work is to promote efficiency in public employment and to consistently demonstrate our belief in the value of organized labour in everything we do.
Staying in touch with members is important to keeping everyone united and informed. If you have a union-related question or concern, please contact a shop steward or member of CUPE 1063 Executive.
Grievances
Do you have a problem with the employer? Please reach out to one of our shop stewards
Workplace harassment
The Union is able to assist you if you are experiencing harassment in the workplace.
Collective Bargaining
The Bargaining Committee represents all the members and will advocate for improved wages and benefits.
How Does The Union Help?
Some of us may have worked in private or public sector companies before starting at the WCB so there could be a range of opinions out there on unions; what can they do for me, how can they support their membership, where do those dues go and so on.
Employers have their own agenda on how they want to run their ship, how they want us to follow, do they also share that with us, or collaborate with us on that?
It seems that our employer doesn’t really want to hear our concerns, ask for feedback, or really improve the culture which over the years seems to have taken quite the negative turn. This is where unions can be that voice, can use their platform to advocate and inform the Employer on the issues and concerns the membership has. Will the Employer listen? Well you can decide by their actions.
The range of concerns that your local can get involved include;
Health & Safety concerns
Harassment, Bullying
Your entitlement to benefits
Professional Development
Various Committees