This morning, Winnipegers rallied for public services at the “we are ALL affected” event organized by the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Attendees decorated a banner and children had their faces painted as local leaders spoke out against federal cuts to public services.  “When you attack public sector sector workers, you attack the services we all

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Provincial and federal labour ministers have jointly launched a national video contest that builds on Manitoba’s SAFE Schools Grant program to help educate students about the importance of workplace safety and health, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard announced after a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers wrapped up this week. “I

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Story from CBC Manitoba: Plans were unveiled Tuesday for a three-monument memorial in Winnipeg to honour and recognize firefighters, peace officers and workers who have died on the job. “Remembering and honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice is our way of paying tribute to them. As Manitobans we must show that their selflessness does not

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About 150 workers came out to town hall meetings on Employment Insurance in Winnipeg and Brandon this week. The meetings, organized and hosted by CUPE Manitoba, provided information about Employment Insurance and other services available to unemployed Manitobans. The meetinsg also presented infomation about the Harper government’s cuts to Employment Insurance. Read the full story at

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In this morning’s Winnipeg Free Press, conservative lobbyist Colin Craig wrote a poorly researched attack on working families. Here’s a reality check: Claim: There is a “huge pay gap” between government and private sector workers. The Reality: A recent study compared similar jobs in the private and public sectors and found: “Overall average pay levels

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