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Pallister government’s throne speech lets families down
Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck expressed disappointment in the priorities contained in the government’s Speech from the Throne. “The Premier recently said that he respects collective bargaining and the thousands of Manitoba workers who deliver the vital services families count on, but that’s clearly not the case,” said Rebeck. “In this throne speech,
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Open Letter: Premier, give low-income Manitobans a raise
Thursday, September 29, 2016 MFL News MFL and over 60 organizations call of increase to minimum wage. In an open letter today, MFL President Kevin Rebeck and more than 60 community, labour and non-profit organizations called on Premier Pallister to increase the minimum wage. “Minimum wage earners are moms and dads, everyday folks, who are
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President’s Report: A new MFL publication
Monday, September 12, 2016 MFL News Sisters and Brothers, I am excited to share with you the first in a new series of quarterly “President’s Reports” for members and affiliates. It’s a chance for me to keep you in the loop on the work of your MFL and to call on you to be a
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Macdonald Youth Services Strike Info
Monday, July 25, 2016 MFL News MGEU Info Bulletin: As you are likely well aware, a strike date has been set for Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) following inaction from this new government in terms of honoring the commitment that was made to the MGEU in April 2016. The previous government committed to a wage increase
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Macdonald Youth Services Local 221 to Begin Strike Action August 1, 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016 MFL News The MacDonald Youth Services – Local 221 Bargaining Committee has announced that the Local will begin strike action on Monday, August 1, 2016. “These are professionals who care for Manitoba’s most vulnerable young people and after more than two years at the bargaining table they have done everything possible