Jan 4, 2024

Dear Member

This morning the IBEW bargaining committee received a financial mandate from Manitoba Hydro and the parties are actively working on a settlement offer.  IBEW has responded this afternoon with  an updated version of the offer that Manitoba Hydro is currently evaluating and will be reaching out to their principles for input/approval.  In light of these recent developments and the progress we have achieved, we have agreed to postpone the STRIKE VOTE until next week.  

We have 3 days of mediation scheduled for early next week Jan 8, 9, 10th.  If we do not have an offer to present to the membership, we will be initiating the vote Wednesday afternoon or Thursday.

Manitoba Hydro has responded in a more timely fashion as the result of deadlines brought forward by the IBEW Bargaining Committee with Membership support. The corporation has delivered a mandate a month before the originally expected date.  We will continue to apply pressure and use everything at our disposal to achieve a fair deal.

Thank you for your patience and support

Sincerely,

Business Manager
IBEW Local Union 2034