More than 100 union members from a number of unions rallied in front of the Manitoba Legislature in late October, asking the government of Manitoba to investigate the the state of staffing levels in privately owned long term personal care homes in the province. The rally was organized by CUPE Manitoba to draw attention to understaffed facilities…

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When Bill 26, the historic Accessibility Rights for Manitobans Act, goes to legislative hearings on October 29, Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) President Kevin Rebeck will be there to make a presentation on behalf of the MFL’s 96,000 members. Rebeck’s submission expresses strong support for Bill 26 and urges its speedy passage and implementation. He will focus on…

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On Friday, October 18, Premier Greg Selinger announced the appointment of a new Labour Minister, the Honourable Erna Braun, MLA for Rossmere. Minister Braun replaces the Honourable Jennifer Howard, who has been appointed Minister of Finance. Along with her appointment, the Premier also announced that the Labour Department will be removed from the much larger Family Services…

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Today the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) published a major report which examines the feasibility of adding financial and banking services at Canada Post Corporation. The report, entitled, Why Canada Needs Postal Banking, provides compelling evidence that Canada Post is well placed to fulfill the need for improved financial and banking services. The CCPA study looks…

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WCB failing to crack down on employer abuses WINNIPEG – Documents obtained through freedom of information reveal the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Manitoba has never once fined an employer for illegal claims suppression, despite a recent external review confirming that this employer abuse is happening in Manitoba. “Injured workers are being denied fair compensation;…

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