Manitoba Association of Retired Government EmployeesSince 1972, the Manitoba Association of Retired Government Employees (MARGE) has successfully represented Manitoba Civil Service Superannuation plan retirees & beneficiaries and worked to ensure its members receive benefit improvements from pension surpluses (regardless of their retirement date).MARGE is a volunteer-run association that serves to inform members and represent their interests.Why you should join MARGERepresentationAs a retiree ita^€TMs important your Civil Service Pension keeps pace with the cost of living and that you receive benefits from any pension insurance plan surpluses. MARGE represents retirees in negotiations with the Province on pension and life insurance improvements that may result from these surpluses.MARGE representatives sit on the Civil Service Superannuation Board (CSSB) Liaison Committee and MARGE continues to lobby for permanent CSSB representation. MARGE representatives on the Liaison Retiree Committee also meet regularly with management of Manitoba Blue Cross to deal with issues pertaining to group health care, ambulance and dental benefits for pension recipients.BenefitsMARGE members receive discounts on a six-month or one-year City of Winnipeg Fitness Pass (spring and fall each year) and members in Portage receive a reduced rate to work out at the PCU Centre more... See more text