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MFL Health & Safety Committee raises funds for families of workplace tragedy
On Sunday, May 5th, the MFL Health and Safety Committee participated in the 2013 Steps for Life walk to raise funds for Threads of Life, a national organization that helps families that have experienced workplace tragedies. The annual Steps for Life walk took place this year in more than 30 communities across Canada. The Winnipeg event was staged
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Manitoba announces 5 year workplace injury/illness prevention plan
On April 26 at an event to mark the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job, NDP Labour Minister Jennifer Howard announced a five year plan to reduce workplace injury and illness. The plan was the result of the most compehensive workplace safety and health consultation ever undertaken in Manitoba. The consultations reviewed
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Candlelight Vigils mark National Day of Mourning
A candlelight memorial Service was organized by the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) to honour the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. Similar services were held across Manitoba – in Brandon, Thompson, Dauphin and Snow Lake. “When you hear a human toll of 39 dead and 31,018 injured, you
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Students join workers in march for safe and healthy jobs
High school students from Technical Vocational High Schools were joined by labour and community leaders in a “Leaders Walk” to mark the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job today. The marchers walked to the Manitoba Legislature where they met up with the Premier and Labour Minister for a Day
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Manitoba to Introduce Historic Accessibility Rights Bill in Legislature
On Wednesday, April 24, the Honourable Jennifer Howard, Minister responsible for persons with disabilities, will introduce a historic Accessibility Rights Bill in the Manitoba legislature. The long-awaited bill will be a giant leap forward toward Manitoba becoming an international leader in promoting and protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities. The bill will require