Our History

Our History:  CUPE  – Came into existence in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1963
A group of employees began to organize to seek better wages and working conditions.

• Chartered – September  5, 1947 – National Organization of Civic, Utility and                                                                        Electrical Workers Local 12
• Chartered – September 11, 1953 – National Union of Public Employees Local 12
• Chartered – September 24, 1963 – Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 12