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Flaherty Breaks Promise – Dooms Seniors to Poverty
“Out of touch Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty breaks his promise and lets down Canadians,” says Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck. The Minister had an opportunity to help all Canadians through the expansion of the Canada Pension Plan. “Everyone knows that the best, most cost effective way to keep seniors from living in…
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Outgoing Labour Council President Honoured
The MFL Executive Council Meeting held on December 13 and 14 will the last Larry Pelzer will attend as the Winnipeg Area Representative on the Council. He stepped down from that position as part of his decision to retire as president of the Winnipeg Labour Council effective December 31, 2010. At his final Executive Council…
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Groups Say Stay away from New West Partnership
The Manitoba government should stay as far away as possible from the New West Partnership, says the Council of Canadians and Manitoba Federation of Labour. Both groups are concerned by information released on December 9 stating that Manitoba has held “exploratory discussions” with Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia about joining the unnecessary trade and investment…
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WCB Office to Open in Brandon
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) has announced that it plans to open a new location in Brandon in early 2012. The office will service workers and employers located in Brandon and surrounding areas. The Brandon office will provide provide initial adjudication of claims and case management functions. It will also offer a range…
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Your Views Wanted on Opioid Medications
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Manitoba is committed to supporting injured workers during their return to health and work. The use of opioid medications can be an effective treatment for pain. However, opioid use presents risks and potential harms that must be assessed and minimized by prescribers, dispensers and the WCB. The benefit of…