Welcome to CUPE 4635

Representing Maintenance Department at the River East Transcona School Division Winnipeg Manitoba


We are the River East Transcona School Division Maintenance Department Union. Through collective bargaining, we strive to provide our members with the fair wages and safe working conditions they deserve in all categories. We represent over 220 members with different categories such as: Head Custodians, Custodians, Custodial Aides, HVAC Technician, Electrician, Steam/Pipe Fitter, Plumber, Carpenter Painter, Uncertified Tradesman, Utilityman, Truck Driver, Courier, Truck Driver Helper, Production Cook, Kitchen Assistant and Cashier.

We've come a long way, but the fight for our right's is not over. Remember why we started this journey: to create a workplace where our hard work is valued, our safety is protected, and our families can thrive. Challenges will come, but when we stand together, we are unstoppable. Our unity is our greatest strength. So, let's continue to show the power of solidarity by showing up for each other and making our voices heard for a better future.

Every day, you are the ones on the ground, doing the hard work that keeps our schools and buildings moving. Your commitment to your jobs, and to doing them with excellence, not only serves our community but also gives our union its foundation. Whether you’re working the early shift, putting in overtime to meet a demands, or training the next generation of workers, your effort does not go unnoticed.

On behalf of the leadership, thank you. Thank you for your tireless work, your solidarity, and for being the living proof that a strong workforce builds a strong union. Let’s keep working together to build an even better future.


Message from our CUPE Local 4635 Representative

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- Joshua Oguntuase -

Message from our CUPE Local 4635 President

We here at CUPE 4635 keep the schools and buildings running. We maintain, fix and clean the schools and buildings with pride and skills to keep it safe for all students and staffs. Together, we stand up for fair pay, safe conditions, and respect on the job. We are stronger as one, supporting each other and the work that keeps everything moving.

- Thomas Rispler -

Announcement and Memorandum

Membership Card

A CUPE membership card is a document that signifies an employee's support for and desire to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and it's a crucial step in the process of unionizing a workplace. Signing the card indicates that you autho...rize CUPE to represent you in collective bargaining with your employer, and the cards are confidential. Once a majority of workers sign cards, the union can apply to the relevant labour board for a representation vote, and if the vote is successful, the union is certified. Our CUPE membership card are available now, please attend our general meeting to get your membership card and get some privelges with discounts (10-25).

CUPE Luggage Tag

To get a CUPE Manitoba luggage tag, you need to become a CUPE member during their 2025 member drive. Sign up through the CUPE Manitoba website, and they will mail you a free luggage tag as a thank you for joining (10-25). Sign Up Here!

Career at RETSD

In the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, a changed was occoured that there is no longer needs to be a physical posting to put up. So, please make sure to check postings and emails at least once a week to be up to date on any new jobs or notices (10-25). Find Careers here...

Sink Bank Protocol

The purpose of the Sick Bank is to alleviate hardship by providing temporary salary assistance. This is a process to help a member when possible to bridge between sick leave and one of the following: collecting of EI, CPP, Canadian Disability. Long Term Disability and/or other salary continuance insurance (10-25). Learn More

Canadian Union of Public Employees Manitoba

#204-377 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email: info@cupe4635.org
Fax: xxx-xxx-xxxx