River East Transcona EAs join CUPE
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Educational assistants in Manitoba’s second largest school division have voted to join the the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
CUPE Manitoba announced the imminent addition of 600 new members in a news release on Monday.
Union president Gina McKay said the provincial chapter, now representing about 7,000 education workers, is “thrilled” to welcome support staff from the River East Transcona School Division.
These workers have long been represented by an independent union.
Their current four-year contract, which was negotiated by the River East Transcona Educational Assistants Association, expires on Dec. 31.
CUPE Manitoba indicated details are being finalized at the Manitoba Labour Board following a successful card signing campaign and official vote.