AESES represents full-time, part-time and casual support staff employed in administrative, agriculture, computer, financial, library, office, technical and security positions.

“Thank you to both sides for diligently working towards this long-term agreement which supports stability in our mission of being Manitoba’s research university,” says Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor at UM. “AESES employees provide critical support to UM students and faculty, helping create an outstanding learning and teaching environment. We value their tremendous contributions toward making our campuses great places to live, work and play.”

The collective agreement’s salary adjustments include a retroactive 0.75% increase in 2021, a 1% increase in the current year (starting March 26, 2022), and a 4.5% increase over the next 3 years.

Other highlights include a reduction in the qualifying period for extra days of vacations – employees now earn 20 vacation days after 5 years of service, and 25 vacation days after 10 years – and a change to parental leave that allows both parents to take up to 18 weeks of leave with top up.

In addition to these changes to the collective agreement, the parties also agreed, by way of letters of commitment, to the following:

• Increase to the level of the professional development amount from $900 to $1100 per employee;
• A one-time parking fee reimbursement of $300.

More details about the collective agreement and the revised salary schedule will be found on the Human Resources web page when the revised agreement is posted.

Speakers will provide information on: the retirement planning process; U of M’s pension plan and the pension benefit payout options available on retirement; government benefits; taxes; wills; estate planning; and retiree health benefits.

“Last May, my husband and I participated in the pilot session on retirement planning and we learned so much”, says Laurie Morris, President, Association of Employees Supporting Education Service (AESES).  “I would definitely recommend to my colleagues who are close to retirement that they enroll in this educational session.”

The November 13 session will be held at the Fort Garry campus; the November 15 session will be held at the Bannatyne campus. A light lunch will be provided.

Register early because each session is limited to 20 faculty and staff; there is extra room if employees want to bring their partner to the session.

To attend the November 13 session at Fort Garry, register here.

To attend the November 15 session at Banatyne, register here.  

Questions about the sessions can be directed to Kate Plett, pension administrator, pension office, human resources, at 204-474-8476 or kate.plett@umanitoba.ca

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact human resources.