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Help make Manitoba’s unions a permanent part of the Winnipeg Folk Festival
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We invite you to play a role in ensuring organized labour is a permanent part of the Winnipeg Folk Festival! So far, Manitoba Unions have contributed $34,000 to revitalize the Folk Festival site. With a total contribution of $50,000, the Winnipeg Folk Festival will erect a permanent gateway to the family…
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Safe Working Procedures Critical During Hot Summer Months
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba is reminding employers and workers to follow safe work procedures during the hot summer months. As seasonal heat waves continue, it becomes increasingly important for outdoor workers to take precautions against the heat. The effects of working in extreme heat can range from general discomfort to heat stress. General…
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National Beer Boycott Launched
NAPE (Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees) Local 7004 in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling for a boycott of Labatt beer import products as a strike at its St. John’s brewery drags on. Labatt is owned by the world’s largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. The products on the boycott list are: Stella Artois Stella Artois…
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Unions can get involved in Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is now officially Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in Manitoba. It is an annual opportunity for all Manitoba organizations to increase their ability to attract and retain workers with disabilities. As DEAM approaches, be sure that you alert your members! Please encourage them to makes plan to observe it in some way. Want some…
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From the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” file
From the CEP website: On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Private Members’ Bill C-525 was introduced by Blaine Calkins, Conservative member of Parliament for Wetaskiwin, Alberta. The Bill proposes significant amendments to Canadian labour legislation that would alter the certification and decertification rules for union members. Trade unions and working people have become one of the prime…