CAW economist Jim Stanford published a strong response to the growing attack on workers and their unions, not just in the USA, but also now in Canada. You can read the full article HERE, or read it’s main conclusion below …. “It was inevitable this back-to-the-future trend in U.S. labour law would spill over into Canada.

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Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger spoke to delegates at the 2012 MFL Convention this morning. He committed to continue the positive working relationship between the NDP and labour. He reiterated Minister Howard’s commitment to conduct an independent review of the WCB rate setting model to deal with claims suppression. He stressed the importance of workplace safety

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Day one of the 2012 MFL Convention was busy with the President’s address, numerous award presentations, passage of several constitutional amendments and a major workplace health and safety announcement from the Minister of Labour. The convention opening ceremonies featured an Invocation from Elder Florence Paynter (photo at right) and an enthusiastic singing of Solidarity Forever led by

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CJOB News is reporting a significant workplace health and safety announcement, including an external review of the WCB rate setting model that causes WCB claims suppression: Possible changes to Workplace Health and Safety  CJOB News Team reporting  6/22/2012  Companies will have their Workplace Safety and Health compliance histories listed on the Manitoba Government web-site. Labour Minister

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The Manitoba Federation of Labour Young Member Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Labour movement in furthering the work of reaching out to young workers, both unionized and those still to be organized.  The award also recognizes the individual’s success in furthering the objectives of the

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