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Former MFL President Darlene Dziewit inducted to Order of Manitoba
Today, former MFL President Darlene Dziewit will be inducted into the Order of Manitoba for her 40 years of service to working people. Sister Dziewit served as President of the MFL from 2004-2009 and has been active in virtually every aspect of the labour movement locally, provincially and nationally since 1970. She spent many years as an…
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Have your say in fixing the Workplace Safety & Health Act
The Province of Manitoba is now receiving input on how to improve the Workplace Safety and Health Act. Led by the Minister’s Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health, this consultation and review is required every 5 years by the Workplace Safety and Health Act.. The Province has indicated particular interest in receiving input on…
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15 year old worker injured – Employer fined $48,000
Yesterday, the Province of Manitoba announced that a Carberry employer has been fined $48,050 for failing to live up to its workplace safety responsibilities. The fine stemmed from serious injuries sustained by a 15 year old worker on Sept. 18, 2010. The worker at ShellMark Farms in Carberry was injured on the job when he tried to…
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Provinces Selling Us Out in Canada-EU Free Trade Negotiations, Says Lawyer
The proposed Canada-WU trade deal (CETA) could seriously harm Canadian public services and environmental protections. The MFL and many unions are actively working to stop it. Now, Steven Shrybman, a well known international trade and public interest lawyer, is telling Huffington Post Canada: “The provinces are selling us out and they are not doing their homework.”…
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Manitoba Unions support Winnipeg Folk Festival
Manitoba Unions were proud sponsors of the very busy Family Area at the 2012 Winnipeg Folk Festival this past weekend. The Family Area featured children’s music, crafts and games, helping to make the Festival a true family event for thousands of the more than 50,000 people in attendance over the 5 day event. For many…