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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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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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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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…

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Saskatchewan has passed a law that will establish Canada’s first mandatory asbestos registry for public buildings. The law was introduced by NDP MLA Cam Broten in November, but passed with all-party support. It is commonly referred to as “Howard’s Law,” in memory of Howard Willems, an inspector with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency who died…

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