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MFL Women’s Committee unveils the 2013 Poinsettia Fundraiser
The MFL Women’s Committee has released details of its 2013 Poinsettia Fundraiser. The proceeds of the sale of red, creamy white or peppermint coloured poinsettias while be directed to the Women’s Memorial Fund. For more information. click here.
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Unions Rally For Long Term Care
More than 100 union members from a number of unions rallied in front of the Manitoba Legislature in late October, asking the government of Manitoba to investigate the the state of staffing levels in privately owned long term personal care homes in the province. The rally was organized by CUPE Manitoba to draw attention to understaffed facilities
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MFL to speak in favour of Accessibility Rights Legislation
When Bill 26, the historic Accessibility Rights for Manitobans Act, goes to legislative hearings on October 29, Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) President Kevin Rebeck will be there to make a presentation on behalf of the MFL’s 96,000 members. Rebeck’s submission expresses strong support for Bill 26 and urges its speedy passage and implementation. He will focus on
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New Labour Minister Sworn In
On Friday, October 18, Premier Greg Selinger announced the appointment of a new Labour Minister, the Honourable Erna Braun, MLA for Rossmere. Minister Braun replaces the Honourable Jennifer Howard, who has been appointed Minister of Finance. Along with her appointment, the Premier also announced that the Labour Department will be removed from the much larger Family Services
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Making the case for postal banking in Canada
Today the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) published a major report which examines the feasibility of adding financial and banking services at Canada Post Corporation. The report, entitled, Why Canada Needs Postal Banking, provides compelling evidence that Canada Post is well placed to fulfill the need for improved financial and banking services. The CCPA study looks