Recent News

Reminder: The 2.25% general wage increase, effective February 20th, 2026, will be reflected on the March 13th pay cheque. Daylight Savings Time: Please be reminded that Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Clocks will move forward one hour at 2:00am Sunday, March...

IFPTE Professional Workers Symposium: The IFPTE is holding its annual Manitoba Conference on February 24, 2026 at the Union Centre in Winnipeg.  This year, the day will bring together labour leaders, policy experts, academics, and front line workers to examine the...

TEAM is extremely pleased to announce that Bell has cancelled the current VSP offering. For members that have applied, the company will contact you to discuss your options. For member who still wish to self-identify please refer to Article 27.29. At this time, no...

The deadline to apply to the current VSP is 11:59 pm ET this Friday, February 6th.  What happens after you apply: Targeted Positions: Shortly after the deadline, members in targeted positions will receive notice from Bell regarding their applications, and if approved,...

Today, the IFPTE wrote to U.S. Senators in support of the bipartisan NATO Unity Protection Act, calling for a clear rejection of threats toward Canada and other NATO allies. Read more here.

TEAM is deeply disappointed that Bell is once again reducing its workforce, with TEAM members disproportionately affected. We are losing skilled, valuable jobs that matter to Manitoba. Repeated workforce reductions take a real human toll, obviously harming those who...

TEAM Board Election: On behalf of the Election Committee, we are pleased to announce the results of the TEAM Board Election and the following members of TEAM-IFPTE Local 161’s new Board, who will start their 3-year terms on January 1st, 2026. Thank you to all the...

To assist with planning as we embark on a new 3-year term for our Board of Directors,  we are conducting a Membership Survey. Members can expect to receive an invitation to the survey from SurveyMonkey, to your work email address, tomorrow morning at 10:00...

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the TEAM-IFPTE Local 161 Annual Scholarships. The scholarships of $1,000 each for first year post-secondary students enrolled in university, community college, trade school or an apprenticeship program were awarded to: Phoebe...