NEWS

Finally, after 50 years of fighting, we have won 50% + 1 card check and anti-scab legislation. And thanks to Premier Wab Kinew and his NDP government, we have the strongest card check and anti-scab law in Canada.

A general membership meeting of MFUR was held on November 7 at the Union Centre. President Paul Moist delivered opening remarks and chaired the meeting.

MFUR President, Brother Paul Moist attended the sacred fire outside the Manitoba Legislature in honour of Murray Sinclair.

The passing of Murray Sinclair affords all citizens the opportunity to reflect upon the teachings and contributions of this great Canadian.

CUPW members are fighting for a fair deal with Canada Post, The employer is asking for concessions, but postal workers are standing united to get better wages, greater job security and safer workplaces.

On the International Day for Care and Support, 29 October, the ITUC calls on governments to recognise care as a human right and public good, which includes the right to provide care, to receive care and to self-care.

MFUR President Paul Moist received the Winnipeg 150 community service award from Mayor Scott Gillingham on October 19 at Assiniboine Park. A tree was also planted in his honour.

MFUR President Paul Moist volunteering, assembling backpacks for distribution in the inner city.

Pharmacare “we did it”

Delegates to the CUPE National Sector Conference were taken on guided tour of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike led by MFUR President Paul Moist.

On October 10, MFUR President Paul Moist, made a presentation at the Manitoba Legislature in support of Bill 7, the public sector construction projects (tendering) repeal act, which would bring back the option to require unionized workers as a condition of a tender or project labour agreement. The previous Progressive Conservative government had previously banned PLAs.

Every second Wednesday of the month, a gathering is held at Young United Church to discuss how we might strengthen our democracy.