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Call for Nominations – TEAM Board Positions
In accordance with TEAM Bylaw 14 - Election Procedure, the Election Committee seeks nominations from members for the following positions on the TEAM Union Inc./TEAM-IFPTE Local 161 Board: PresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryTreasurerSix Board Members The positions of...
New & Noteworthy
Pay FAQ: Below we answer frequently asked questions from members regarding their pay: When will we receive our pay increase and retroactive pay? The new pay rates came into effect for all members “on staff” as of September 20, 2019, retroactive to February...
Reminder: TEAM-IFPTE Local 161 Annual Scholarships
Applications for TEAM-IFPTE Local 161 Annual Scholarships must be received at the TEAM office by end of day, Monday September 16, 2019. For details of the awards and eligibility criteria for members and dependent children click here.
Final Offer – Vacation and Banking Examples
The changes in the Final Offer relating to vacation and the banking of vacation credits have given rise to numerous questions from the membership. The below seven examples will hopefully answer many of those questions. Select a situation that best matches your...
Final Offer Package and Information Meetings – RSVP Request
Please contact the TEAM Office for Bell’s Final Offer. For clarity, we have highlighted the revisions to our current Collective Agreement. Information meetings to provide more detail on the Final Offer, explain the e-voting procedures, and to answer any questions will...
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TEAM – Final Offer Information Meetings – RSVP Request
As you know, on August 19th Bell provided the TEAM Negotiating Committee with a Final Offer. Information meetings have now been scheduled to present the Final Offer and e-voting procedures, and to answer any questions. As lunch will be provided, please RSVP by...
TEAM Negotiations Update – Final Offer
Bell responded on Monday to TEAM’s last proposal with a Final Offer. We are very disappointed that considering the great results you have achieved over the past three years, Bell would not agree to a pay increase in line with other union agreements in Bell, or agree...
TEAM Negotiations Update
TEAM and the Company were unable to conclude the renegotiation of our contract yesterday, but have mutually agreed to continue the discussion next week. Only a few items have yet to be agreed upon, specifically in the areas of compensation and layoffs. We will keep...
Joining TEAM
If you would like to know more about unions for managers, supervisors and professionals, and how TEAM can assist you and your colleagues, give us a call or email for a confidential no obligation discussion.
Erin Spencer
IFPTE ORGANIZER
Cell: 204-791-9395
Email: espencer@ifpte.org
Professionals representing professionals
TEAM-IFPTE Local 161
200 - 1 Wesley Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4C6
Phone: 204-984-9470
Toll Free: 1-877-984-9470
FAX: (204) 231-2809
E-mail: team@teamunion.mb.ca
TEAM is an affiliate of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), AFL-CIO & CLC. Established on July 1, 1918, the IFPTE is a diverse labour union advocating on behalf of more than 80,000 women and men in professional, technical, administrative and associated occupations in Canada and the United States.