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Work Life: Lots to Consider this Labour Day
Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press Sept 1, 2022 September marks the end of summer, the return to school and Labour Day, an opportune…
Fast Fasts: Manitoba Wage Wars
First published in the Winnipeg Free Press February 12, 2021 Since forming government in 2016, the provincial Conservative government has aggressively pursued a policy of…
Work Life: Stella’s Strike – It’s About Fairness
The strike at Stella’s Restaurant on Sherbrook St. in Winnipeg places the verse of the old labour song, “Which side are you on,” before each…
Fast Facts: Canada’s Long-Term Care Workers on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has in less than four months spread throughout the globe and altered both the daily lives of citizens and the economy of…
Fast Facts: Upholding the Legacy of Joseph Zuken: Roz Usiskin Citizen Activist
In 2017, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Manitoba (CCPA-MB) assumed responsibility for the Joseph Zuken Citizen Activist Award, which was established in 1987. Joe Zuken…
Fast Facts: Red River College Decision Part of a Pattern of Bad Decision-Making
First published in the Winnipeg Free Press August 12, 2019 The recent decision to end the tenure of Paul Vogt as President and CEO of…
Fast Facts: Judy Wasylycia-Leis, 2018 Errol Black Chair Honoured Guest
The Errol Black Chair (EBC) in Labour Issues was established to honour the legacy of activist, author, politician, educator and founding member of CCPA-MB, Errol…
Work Life: Mayor playing with fire
Throughout 2018 there has been intense media scrutiny directed at Alex Forrest, the President of the United Firefighters of Winnipeg (UFFW).While this story continues to…
Work Life: Labour and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
35 Years of Experience In April 1982 the Constitution Act was proclaimed. It included the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter protects Canadians’…
Uber No Solution for Winnipeg
Analysis of taxi and transport Conservative forces in the provincial legislature and at Winnipeg City Hall are combining to enable ride-sharing services such as Uber…
Work Life: Portage la Prairie P3 decision fails public interest test
Pursuant to new provincial and federal effluent guidelines, the City of Portage la Prairie is required to upgrade its wastewater facilities, known as the Water…
Fast Facts: Proposed City Development Fee Long Overdue
Winnipeg City Council is currently considering a development fee to ensure that suburban growth in our city pays its fair share of city-wide infrastructure needs.…
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