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Canada’s unions celebrate repeal of controversial anti-union legislation
Distributed on behalf of the CLC: Canada’s unions are celebrating the adoption of Bill C-4, legislation that repeals the former Conservative government’s controversial anti-union BillsC-377 and C-525. “Our affiliates and labour activists across the country have organized and campaigned against these bills from the beginning, and this is their victory to celebrate,” said CLC President…
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USW 6166 press release re: B-T mine announcement
On May 15, 2017, United Steelworkers Local 6166 President Les Ellsworth and Vice President Gord Medwid were called to a meeting by Vale Manitoba Operations Vice President Mark Scott and other senior management. At that meeting, the USW representatives were informed by Mark Scott that Birch Tree Mine would be put on care and maintenance…
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NDP sounding alarm that Pallister government may weaken protection for workers
Winnipeg Free Press – Nick Martin The NDP is raising fears the Pallister government could weaken protection for workers over air quality and exposure to toxic chemicals. Labour critic Tom Lindsey said Wednesday that Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen has ordered a review of workplace safety and health regulations by June 30. Flin…
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Manitoba unions make last effort to stop contentious labour bills
CBC News – Kristin Annable Manitoba’s public sector unions were working double-time Monday evening to stop the passing of two bills that will make sweeping changes to collective bargaining under the Pallister government. Dozens of delegates lined up at two separate committee hearing rooms at the legislature to have their final say to government on…
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Pallister’s steady campaign to provoke unions
Winnipeg Free Press – Dan Lett It is probably the understatement of the year to say that the Progressive Conservative government of Manitoba cannot get along with its public sector unions. A significant skirmish is underway at the Manitoba legislature over Bill 28, a law that would freeze public sector wages for two years and…