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EPIC TO HOST CAFE FUNDRAISEREpic Opportunities will host its annual Café Fundraiser event on Thurs., Nov. 6 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. The event is one of the primary fundraisers of Epic Opportunities with a goal of raising money for accessible housing for individuals with intellectual...read moreSTARTING A CONVERSATIONWhen members of the Epic Opportunities recruitment team got together earlier this year to discuss ways of better engaging members of the public at the various career fairs they attend they came up with an idea that fit to a T. Actually, it fit like a T-shirt. ...read moreEPIC CONSULTANT IS ON THE JOBKellie Thai's job could be likened to that of a tour guide. An Employment Consultant with Epic Opportunities' Career Exploration Service, she too takes people on all kinds of exciting journeys filled with both challenges and rewards. While you aren't likely...read morePROVINCE TO BOOST WAGESThe Manitoba government recently announced plans to enhance wages for support workers at agencies which provide residential services to adults with intellectual disabilities

Direct Action in Support of Community Homes (DASCH) Inc.DASCH is a non-profit organization established in 1974 dedicated to exploring and meeting the residential , day program , respite and foster care needs of youth and adults.DASCH supports people living in over 50 homes throughout Winnipeg. People can participate in personalized social, educational, vocational and recreational services that provide learning opportunities and greater independence.Since the movement from institutionalization to community living evolved, various advocacy groups like DASCH have made large strides in empowering an otherwise historically overlooked population of our society.DASCH is truly committed to enhancing and uplifting the lives of the people it supports through education, awareness, understanding and the highest degree of respect for all. Our CommitmentIn cooperation with governing agencies, DASCH strives to incorporate innovative and progressive approaches to service delivery while preserving its ongoing commitment to quality care.VisionProvide the opportunity, supports, and environment in which persons living with developmental disabilities can reach their full potential

Therefore we will be looking to the membership in short order to get input before informing the Division of our intention to sit at the table (hopefully before the fall) and begin the Negotiating process.Nelson Petrash phone (204-795-9908) or fax (204-667-8731) local110@mymts.net , will be compiling all membership input and will work with myself regarding the appropriate wording required for our suggested Contract changes.1) Monetary will be first on the list2) Benefits will be second3) 4, 5 and 6 will be what the majority of the Membership requiresKeep in mind the Employer will have ideas of their own and we have already heard from the Membership; that our sick time, our stand on part time workers, article 32 and the pension plan remain exactly the same as is right now.To make it even sh