New web service lets Manitobans see which bosses have been penalized for violating workers’ rights. The Manitoba government has announced a new web page where workers can find out which employers have been penalized for violating workers’ rights under the Employment Standards Code. That code Code sets out the minimum standards and rights that employers…

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Hundreds of farmers, politicians, labour activists and others demonstrated in front of the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) office in Winnipeg on October 28. They were protesting the Harper government’s legislation that would end the Board’s role as the sole seller of wheat and barley produced by Canadian farmers, a move that would destroy the Canadian…

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The Council of Canadians, Winnipeg Chapter, is spearheading a local campaign to keep Manitoba out of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The final round of negotiations finished in mid-October in Ottawa, and there is a big push from proponents to get the agreement signed. Nationally, the focus is on Manitoba as the best…

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The Manitoba Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has announced the appointment of Winston Maharaj as President and CEO of the WCB. He will commence his duties in December, 2011. Maharaj will replace Doug Sexsmith, who will be retiring later this year after 10 years as President and CEO. Maharaj was previously with the Healthcare Employees Benefit…

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Nancy Riche passed away on October 1, 2011, at the Health Sciences Complex in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, at age 66 years. A labour organizer and social activist, Nancy was a tireless fighter for working people the world over and for the rights of women. Nancy Riche rose through the ranks of the Newfoundland…

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