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Manitoba’s Municipal Election Day Draws Nigh!
Well look at that – Civic Election Day is less that three weeks out across the Province! Thanks to the dedicated volunteers who are active in the various Mayoralty, Councillor and School Board Trustee campaigns – some exciting possibilities exist for the election of progressive people to these important posts. It’s absolutely key that we
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CLC Urges Union Members to Support October 4th Vigils For Missing Aboriginal Women
CLC President Hassan Yussuf has issued an urgent appeal to union members and working people across Canada to support and participate in vigils for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Sisters In Spirit (SIS), scheduled for October 4, 2014: Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Sisters In Spirit(SIS) Vigils, October 4, 2014 This year marks
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Michelle Masserey, UFCW Local 832 Passes
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of long-time labour and political activist Sister Michelle Masserey.  Her loss is felt by many in her union, UFCW Local 832, the Manitoba labour movement and the New Democratic Party.  Sister Masserey was an expert contract negotiator and experienced political organizer.  Please follow this
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CLC Demands Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women Inquiry
CLC President Hassan Yussuf has reiterated his call for a public inquiry into the deisappearance and murder of more than 1200 Aboriginal women and children since 1980. He’s alo asking us to back his hand by signing a petition. Here’s his letter and petition link: Greetings,Earlier this week, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) sent a
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Union Members Celebrate Labour Day in Winnipeg
Hundreds of Union Members marched from Memorial Park to Vimy ridge Park to picnec with their families to celebrate the 120th Labour Day Parade in Winnipeg. On the first Monday in September, 1894, the organized labour movement in Winnipeg began a tradition that has lasted ever since – we held the first Labour Day Parade