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VRTIP Results and Layoffs
Now that Bell has provided notice to all affected individuals, we are able to share the results of this recent round of job reductions from our union, which unfortunately includes fifteen TEAM members being laid off by Bell. Eight members in the Information...
New and Noteworthy
Current TEAM Downsizing and VRTIP: We are still waiting to receive the final results of the current VRTIP program from Bell. We understand that the majority of applicants have already been advised of the outcome of their applications, including all of those that...
VRTIP Deadline and Next Steps
The window for applying to the current VRTIP package closes next week, Friday, March 22nd, at 4:00 pm. With April 12th stated as the targeted departure date in the package, we anticipate members will know the results of their application within a few days to a week...
New and Noteworthy
TEAM Financial and Retirement Planning Webinar: TEAM will be offering a two-part webinar on topics related to personal financial and retirement planning, presented by certified financial planner, Darryl Robinson. The webinar is designed to assist members with VRTIP...
TEAM Job Reductions and VRTIP
Last week, Bell initiated yet another downsizing and VRTIP from the TEAM membership. This time, Bell is looking to cut 44 TEAM positions across eleven VP Groups. This downsizing marks the 11th round of job cuts that Bell has initiated from TEAM in the seven years...
New and Noteworthy
Negotiated General Wage Increase: A reminder to TEAM members that you will be receiving a 2% general wage increase (GWI), effective February 20, 2024. This is the last of the three negotiated GWI’s under our current collective agreement. Opportunity to Attend the Mel...
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Downsizing of Manitoba Workforce
Yesterday Bell announced that it is looking to eliminate up to 22 positions in TEAM’s bargaining unit, with departure dates between November 9th and December 31st. The targeted positions are in Network Services, Marketing Communications, Residential &...
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...
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.