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Province Announces Legislation for Paid Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence
PAID LEAVE, JOB PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Manitoba government will be introducing groundbreaking proposed changes to the Employment Standards Code that would give victims of domestic violence the right to time off work without fear of job loss, give employees a new leave for long-term illness and injury, and extend the length
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Long-time Labour Activist Buffy Burrell Passes On
Buffy Burrell By now, you have learned that Sister Buffy Burrell has passed on, last Friday, November 20th, 2015. Sister Buffy Burrell became a member and dedicated activist with the Manitoba Government Employee’s Association in 1973. She served as Area 6 Director from 1979 to 1980, and Area 7 Director from 1980 to 1981. In
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Steelworker Eugene Laye Passes
Working people in Manitoba have lost a dedicated champion with the passing of long-time Steelworker Eugene Laye. Eugene was born August 27, 1935, and passed at 7:00 a.m., November 14, 2015 after a courageous and hard fought battle with leukemia, his wife by his side. Eugene is survived by his best friend and wife
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MGEU Launches “Keep Us Together” Public Awareness Campaign
The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union launched its “Keep Us Together” public awareness campaign on Monday November 16th to spark a conversation about the importance of quality public services. The campaign is designed to provide MGEU members and the general public an opportunity to share their stories. The “Keep Us Together” campaign builds on
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Workplace Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
MFL President Kevin Rebeck was elated that the NDP Government of Manitoba included a commitment to enact paid workplace leave provisions for victims of domestic violence in the Speech from the Throne. Rebeck said, “There is absolutely no doubt that we, as a society, have the responsibility to aid and support victims of domestic violence.