Rally For Public Pensions Next Thursday, August 5
The provincial premiers will be in town on Thursday, August 5. The presidents of the Federations of Labour from across Canada will be here too. That makes it a perfect time to hold a rally to speak out on the importance of improving Canada's public pensions. You're urged to be there for the rally - retirement should not be impoverishment. (More)
The Union Makes Us Strong - and Improves Our Health
A chapter from 'The Social Determinants Of Health In Manitoba', a recently published book by the Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives-Manitoba, is available for free download from this web site. In this chapter Errol Black and Jim Silver explain how trade unions and the labour movement in Manitoba have created conditions that have improved the health of working people, and led the ongoing struggle to build a health-care system that provides the care they need when they are sick or injured. They argue that to ensure that labour continues to fulfill this role, the government must establish legislation that makes it easier for workers to join trade unions. (Download chapter)
New Occupational Health Centre Executive Director Named
The MFL OHC Board is pleased to announce that Sonia Kowalewich has accepted the position of OHC Executive Director and will be assuming her new duties in mid-August. Sonia brings a wide range of skills to the position. (More)
Some Suggestions for Prime Minister Harper
MFL President Kevin Rebeck has some ideas about what needs to be done to improve Employment Insurance and about the importance of keeping some 'temporary' measures in place beyond September. He sent his ideas and concerns right to the top, to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. A copy of Kevin's email is posted on this web for you to read.
Also of Interest
Reception to bid adieu to Carol Loveridge and wish her a happy retirementMFL President wrote letter to the President of the Philippines about labour rights
Numerous issues covered by May MFL Executive Council meeting
Boycott of Canada Post franchise outlets ended
MFL's Health and Safety Conference attended by 150
Leader's March - Memorial Service highlights of the Day of Mourning
Labour Solidarity Award Presented to Eugene Kostyra
Judy Wasylycia-Leis Steps Down as MP
The Community Unemployed Help Centre helps win EI Benefits for Worker with Down Syndrome
Free Museum on Broadway commemorates 1919 Strike in streetcar replica
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