The deadline has been extended for MFL Women’s Committee Poinsettias and Holiday Door Swag sale. The sale raises funds for the West Central Women’s Resource Centre. The new deadline is November 30th. Poinsettias are $20 each and available in the following colours: red, creamy white, and peppermint. Door Swags are $30 each. The swag is a

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Premier Greg Selinger’s NDP government delivered its annual Throne Speech today, outlining its priorities for the coming year. The speech promised a balanced approach that prioritizes jobs and services for working families over short term cuts to reduce the deficit. The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) welcomed the government’s statement of priorities, but raised concerns

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The 31st annual MFL Health and Safety Conference was held last week in Thompson. More than 110 participants from across Manitoba took part. Many rode 11 hours each way on the MFL bus from/to Winnipeg The conference kicked off with a speech from MFL President Kevin Rebeck, who provided an overview of the MFL’s campaign

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During the recent MFL Health and Safety Conference in Thompson, the MFL organized a social to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Steelworkers Local 6166. MFL President kevin Rebeck presented Local 6166 President Murray Nychoporuk with a plaque commemorating fifty years of dedicated service to workers, their families and the community. Brother Rebeck emphasized

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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of long-time trade-unionist and Manitoba Federation of Labour Vice-President John Marlow. Brother Marlow, was Chair of the CAW Local 3005 Retirees Chapter, represented the Manitoba Federation of Union Retirees (MFOUR) on the MFL Executive Council, and was the Manitoba delegate to the Congress

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