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Students join workers in march for safe and healthy jobs
High school students from Technical Vocational High Schools were joined by labour and community leaders in a “Leaders Walk” to mark the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job today. The marchers walked to the Manitoba Legislature where they met up with the Premier and Labour Minister for a Day
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Manitoba to Introduce Historic Accessibility Rights Bill in Legislature
On Wednesday, April 24, the Honourable Jennifer Howard, Minister responsible for persons with disabilities, will introduce a historic Accessibility Rights Bill in the Manitoba legislature. The long-awaited bill will be a giant leap forward toward Manitoba becoming an international leader in promoting and protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities. The bill will require
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Saskatchewan moves forward with asbestos registry
Saskatchewan has passed a law that will establish Canada’s first mandatory asbestos registry for public buildings. The law was introduced by NDP MLA Cam Broten in November, but passed with all-party support. It is commonly referred to as “Howard’s Law,” in memory of Howard Willems, an inspector with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency who died
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Manitoba Budget – Highlights for Working Families
The Manitoba government presented its 2013 budget in the legislature today. Budget highlights include: A 1% increase in the PST, with the additional revenue dedicated to infrastructure and flood protection; A target of Budget 2016 for returning the budget to balance; The minimum wage will rise by 20 cents to $10.45/hour, the highest in Canada;
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Protecting Services is Manitobans Top Budget Priority: Poll
The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) commissioned a public poll in late January, 2013 asking Manitobans what their priorities are for the Provincial Budget. The poll identified protecting public services and jobs as Manitobans’ overwhelming 2013 Budget priority. Manitobans also indicated they prefer a halt to job cuts in the public sector, small personal tax