July 7, 2023

Dear Member;

This afternoon, IBEW met with the corporation in attempt to bring clarity and support for our last offer.  We also brought to the table the possibility of other options/solutions that we feel the membership would endorse.  IBEW shared a couple options that would form a short-term deal, as well as provided what a possible longer-term deal would need to entail. These options were highlighted considering the recent announcements for Conservative MLA increases of 3.3% for 2023 and 3.6% forecasted for 2024.  The corporation stated it will consider and respond to us no later than early next week. 

We also shared that there is growing pressure from the membership to engage in a Full-on conventional strike. We reminded the corporation that unless the corporation is willing to increase their offer to a reasonable level, additional sanctions will continue which will ultimately result in a Union wide walk out. 

We recently repealed some of the strike restrictions in some of the northern and isolated communities after consultation with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, to offer a timelier response to community safety and needs. 

We understand that things are not moving at the pace our membership would prefer, but we are attempting to do everything we can to avoid more progressive and severe sanctions.  Thank you to all our members for their patience, feedback, and support. 

Have a safe weekend.

In solidarity,

Business Manager
IBEW Local Union 2034