Union Bug Blog
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May 24, 2022 -
Don’t underestimate impact of privatization
Manitoba Government Air Services provided Manitobans with a reliable, efficient and safe public service until just a few years ago, when the current provincial government began privatizing the service, despite warnings from experts. The government recently doubled down on this privatization scheme by issuing a second RFP for continued private operation. But a thorough, transparent and independent review of patient safety, flight safety and costs is what is really needed right now.