A news story from from Straight Goods News: A new privatization bonanza is underway in southern Europe, with Greece and Portugal leading the way. But recently published research shows the trend in recent years in Europe has been in the opposite direction as it becomes ever clearer that there are no benefits – except for the

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Province of Manitoba news release: Manitoba has introduced legislative amendments that would create new job-protected work leaves for parents of critically ill children and children who have died or disappeared as a result of crime, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard announced today. “I can imagine nothing more painful than losing a child.  These changes

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The deadline has been extended for MFL Women’s Committee Poinsettias and Holiday Door Swag sale. The sale raises funds for the West Central Women’s Resource Centre. The new deadline is November 30th. Poinsettias are $20 each and available in the following colours: red, creamy white, and peppermint. Door Swags are $30 each. The swag is a

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Premier Greg Selinger’s NDP government delivered its annual Throne Speech today, outlining its priorities for the coming year. The speech promised a balanced approach that prioritizes jobs and services for working families over short term cuts to reduce the deficit. The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) welcomed the government’s statement of priorities, but raised concerns

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The 31st annual MFL Health and Safety Conference was held last week in Thompson. More than 110 participants from across Manitoba took part. Many rode 11 hours each way on the MFL bus from/to Winnipeg The conference kicked off with a speech from MFL President Kevin Rebeck, who provided an overview of the MFL’s campaign

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