It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of long-time labour and political activist Sister Michelle Masserey.  Her loss is felt by many in her union, UFCW Local 832, the Manitoba labour movement and the New Democratic Party.  Sister Masserey was an expert contract negotiator and experienced political organizer.  Please follow this…

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CLC President Hassan Yussuf has reiterated his call for a public inquiry into the deisappearance and murder of more than 1200 Aboriginal women and children since 1980.  He’s alo asking us to back his hand by signing a petition.  Here’s his letter and petition link: Greetings,Earlier this week, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) sent a…

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Hundreds of Union Members marched from Memorial Park to Vimy ridge Park to picnec with their families to celebrate the 120th Labour Day Parade in Winnipeg. On the first Monday in September, 1894, the organized labour movement in Winnipeg began a tradition that has lasted ever since – we held the first Labour Day Parade…

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The presidents of Canada’s provincial labour federations are joining growing demands for government action to address the missing and murdered aboriginal women crisis. “This is a national emergency and we need action from the federal and provincial governments, right away,” said Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck to a meeting of Canada’s national labour…

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Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck says Winnipeg mayoralty candidate Gord Steeves is making a mistake to propose undermining important safety measures put in place by the Selinger government to reduce danger for road construction workers. His campaign promise to adopt a two-tiered fine system that would see higher penalties imposed only when workers…

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