The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 500 represents over 5,000 employees working at the City of Winnipeg, Riverview Health Centre, Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Canlan Ice Sports, Commissionaires (RCMP "D" Division), Emterra Environmental, Gateway Recreation Centre, Historical Museum of St. James Assiniboia, Kirkfield-Westwood Community Centre, Rural Municipality of East St. Paul, St. Boniface Museum, Southdale Community Club, Varsity View Community Centre, Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg Humane Society, and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Every member of Local 500 belongs to a unit or affiliate.
Local 500 has existed in various forms for over 90 years. In the early 1970’s we were one local and one collective agreement. Today, we collectively bargain and administer sixteen collective agreements and are about 5,000 members strong. Please feel free to get involved, or just keep informed with what the Local is doing.
Provides three specialized staff members who cover communications, steward training, reclassifications, workers compensation and pensions and benefits.