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Steelworker Eugene Laye Passes
Working people in Manitoba have lost a dedicated champion with the passing of long-time Steelworker Eugene Laye. Eugene was born August 27, 1935, and passed at 7:00 a.m., November 14, 2015 after a courageous and hard fought battle with leukemia, his wife by his side. Eugene is survived by his best friend and wife…
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MGEU Launches “Keep Us Together” Public Awareness Campaign
The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union launched its “Keep Us Together” public awareness campaign on Monday November 16th to spark a conversation about the importance of quality public services. The campaign is designed to provide MGEU members and the general public an opportunity to share their stories. The “Keep Us Together” campaign builds on…
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Workplace Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
MFL President Kevin Rebeck was elated that the NDP Government of Manitoba included a commitment to enact paid workplace leave provisions for victims of domestic violence in the Speech from the Throne. Rebeck said, “There is absolutely no doubt that we, as a society, have the responsibility to aid and support victims of domestic violence. …
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Domestic Vioelence Awareness Month
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month by collecting personal care / hygiene items to be donated to Willow Place women’s crisis centre. Willow Place provides 24 hour crisis care for victims of domestic violence as well as counselling and care for women and their children in crisis. Donations can…
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Trudeau Recommits to Dumping Harper’s Anti-Union Legislation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recommitted to undoing two anti-worker, anti-union legislative attacks from Stephen Harper, Bills C-377 and C-525. Â Trudeau made the committment to more than 120 of Canada’s senior labour leaders when he met with the Canadian Labour Congress on Tuesday November 10th – the first sitting Prime Minister to do so since…