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In response to the looming threat of US tariffs on Canadian imports, Manitobans are more interested than ever in buying local. But we want to make sure, as Manitobans, you are looking for local businesses and workers to support buying union too.

UNION RETIREE Sunday Edition is a weekly publication written by the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC) that explores issues relevant to retirees, senior citizens, their families and their communities.

Join thousands and thousands of people from across Canada and show your support of the Pledge for Canada.

UNION RETIREE Sunday Edition is a weekly publication written by the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC) that explores issues relevant to retirees, senior citizens, their families and their communities.

Canada’s unions are deeply alarmed by the U.S. administration’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products. This is a direct attack on workers from both sides of the border, threatening good, unionized jobs in key sectors like manufacturing, mining, energy, and agriculture—jobs that form the backbone of our economy.

MFUR President Paul Moist extends his deepest condolences on the passing of the Honourable Nello Altomare, Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning.

Save the Date!! Feb 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Strike! Shtrayk! שטרייק! Yiddishkeit and the Winnipeg General Strike

Sisters, Brothers and Friends As 2024 draws to close, I wanted to wish each and every one of you a peaceful holiday season, and all the very best for 2025.

MFUR President Paul Moist wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today on the Canada Post labour dispute.

MFUR executive members were honoured to attend the annual memorial luncheon hosted by the MFL Women’s Committee to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

35 years ago, 14 women were lost to targeted violence at l’École Polytechnique.

On December 3, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).