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Manitoba is introducing our new Manitoba Industry Benefit Plan (MCIP). We are happy to announce that with this change comes: Local representation. Local control and better benefits!

It also allows for some very tangible, immediate improvements including:

Improved service controlled by Merit Manitoba
Benefits administration right here in our province
Enhanced products like:
- Three levels of Hour bank coverage
- Owner/Operator coverage
- Customized products for the construction industry

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Message from the Board Chair

Brad Murray Business Relationship Coordinator
Noreen Wiebe Administrative Assistant
Franceska St. Hilaire Benefits Administrator
Val Officer Office Manager
Yvette Milner President

A message from Yvette Milner, President

Dear valued member,

I would like to personally thank those of you who have transitioned over to the new MCIP benefit plan. We have surpassed the one year anniversary of our MCIP benefit plan and to date we have 150 plus members representing over 3,000 employees who have transitioned to the plan. For those of you who are transitioning our staff will continue to communicate and help guide you through this process.

Again, the new plan offers Local administration. Local control and the benefit of remaining a part of your local association!

We are the only association in Manitoba that exclusively represents open shop contractors. We have been busy advocating on your behalf on issues like bill 13 the construction industry tendering act, the Construction Industry Wage Act (CIWA) and on other issues at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels that impact our members. Some other highlights of what our association provides:

Participation in Merit Canada, Buildforce and other organizations that influence policy at the federal level.
Representation on the Manitoba Employers Council, Apprenticeship Board, Labour Board and Workers Compensation Board, including Chair of Apprenticeship Board and Chair of the WCB Prevention Committee.
Annual wage surveys and advice on labour market issues in the construction industry.
Relationships with local providers of goods and services to provide you with discounts like United Training Academy, Marks Work Wearhouse, Park and Fly, Staples, and Good Life Fitness.
Tuition Bursary refunds and scholarships to young workers.
Employer and Employee engagement events such as our very well attended employee awards, golf tournament and Fall open house.

These are exciting times at Merit Manitoba. We always listen to our members and know that a great local benefits plan is a big priority for you. We now have our local benefits administrator on-site. Franceska can be contacted at 204.259.8824 or mcip.ca for benefits issues. Our office staff can also answer questions regarding quotes and program options at (204) 888-6202 and [email protected] Visit Jason Wermie for more.

We are here to help.

Regards,

Yvette Milner

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Dear Merit Manitoba member and friend.

It is a very important time in the history of open shops like ours. We are just emerging from an unprecedented pandemic which has hobbled our economy. Now, more than ever, we must work together in Manitoba to find our footing so we can all prosper again.

Merit Manitoba has been the proud partner of businesses like yours for over 25 years and M.D. Steele has been a member from the beginning. As Chair of the Board I want Merit to continue to be part of your success and we need you to be part of ours. Right now, Merit Alberta is trying to recruit our members away from Manitoba where they will not be served in the same way, putting your benefits and your business at risk.

Alberta does not understand the politics, the business environment, and the workforce needs of Manitoba although they claim they do. After years of deliberation, the Merit Manitoba Board has decided to take our benefits in-house to have them run and administered right here at home. Unfortunately, we have tried to get Alberta to see things from our perspective to no avail. Merit Nova Scotia, Merit Ontario, and Merit Saskatchewan have made the same decision.

Some of the benefits that we continue to provide and come with membership in Merit Manitoba include:

Our employee health and benefit plan providing better benefits and continued portability among our members.
Advocacy at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels on Infrastructure investment, open tendering and other issues that impact our members.
Participation in Merit Canada, Buildforce and other organizations that influence policy at the federal level.
Representation on the Manitoba Employers Council, Apprenticeship Board, Labour Board and Workers Compensation Board, including Chair of Apprenticeship Board and Chair of the WCB Prevention Committee. Merit Alberta does not and will not be able to represent you at these levels in Manitoba.
Annual wage surveys and advice on labour market issues in the construction industry.
Gold Seal training courses, discounted First Aid training, and seminars.
Relationships with local providers of goods and services to provide you with discounts like United Training Academy, Marks Work Wearhouse, Park and Fly, Staples, and Good Life Fitness.
Tuition bursary refunds and scholarships to young workers.
Employer and Employee engagement events such as our very well attended employee awards, golf tournament and fall open house.

I ask you to continue your relationship with our local Merit association and contact our President, Yvette Milner to give you the full picture before signing anything with Merit Alberta

Sincerely,

Richard Wilson
President, M.D. Steele and Chair, Merit Manitoba