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Amusing video criticizes Winnipeg privatization
The Winnipeg Free Press reports:“An old-fashioned animated video by a Winnipeg Union is warning against privatization of some public services in the city. The five-minute stop-motion animation video, produced by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 500, talks about Winnipeg’s accomplishments, but everything turns sour when the city decides to have a garage sale. ‘You won’t
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MFL calls for transparency, accountability in P3 projects
Dave Sauer, President of the Winnipeg Labour Council and a Vice-President of the MFL, delivered a brief on behalf of both organizations on Bill 34, the Accountability and Transparency Act, to the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Human Resources on June 11. The text of his presentation follows: It gives me great pleasure to add the
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MFL says employer safety records should be made public
On CBC Manitoba‘s morning radio show, MFL President Kevin Rebeck called for employer safety records to be made public. He said workers should be able to find out if their boss has been following safety rules. Parents should be able to find out if their kid’s workplace has a good safety record. He was commenting on
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2012 MFL Health and Safety Conference Announced
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 MFL Health and Safety Conference. This year’s conference will be held in Thompson on November 8 and 9. Buses have been arranged to transport attendees from Winnipeg to Thompson and back. The cost of the buses is included in the conference registration fee. Conference highlights include: A
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MFL joins business in seeking cash to fix crumbling infrastructure
The Winnipeg Free Press reports: “Organized labour is aligning itself with the province’s most powerful corporate movers and shakers to urge a reluctant provincial government to hike the PST in order to fix Manitoba’s crumbling roads and bridges. …” Read the whole story.