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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...
Continued Job Reductions at Bell
Yesterday, Bell announced significant workforce reductions affecting approximately 4,800 positions, 9% of its workforce. These job cuts, according to Bell, will impact various divisions within the company, including some vacant positions that will remain...
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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.