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Manitoba Government introduces bill to better protect road workers
After the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) called for change last summer, the Manitoba government has introduced a bill to strengthen safety protections for road workers. The MFL was concerned that current safety rules leave it to drivers to determine “when workers are present” in order to know whether or not they need to slow down.…
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Manitoba Throne Speech focuses on infrastructure investments
On Tuesday, November 12, the Manitoba government delivered a Throne Speech outlining its priorities for the coming legislative session. The speech focused on infrastructure investments and good jobs for Manitobans. The speech committed that every dollar raised by this year’s one point increase to the provincial sales tax will be invested in core infrastructure. The…
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MFL Supports Child Care Campaign
The Manitoba Federation of Labour supports the joint action by the Manitoba Child Care Association and the Child Care Coalition of Manitoba to convince the government to establish a Commission on Early Learning Child Care. Currently the government of Manitoba is conducting two public consultations – Manitoba’s Child Care Consultation and the Starting Strong Starting…
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Finance Minister Jennifer Howard Honoured by UFCW Canada
Manitoba Finance Minister Jennifer Howard has been awarded the 2013 UFCW Canada – AWA Award for her “relentless and selfless service to the farm workers’ struggle.” The United Food and Commercial Workers and the Agriculture Workers Alliance created the annual awards to recognize individuals contributions to the struggle to improve the lives of agricultural workers.…
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MFL Women’s Committee unveils the 2013 Poinsettia Fundraiser
The MFL Women’s Committee has released details of its 2013 Poinsettia Fundraiser. The proceeds of the sale of red, creamy white or peppermint coloured poinsettias while be directed to the Women’s Memorial Fund. For more information. click here.