Union Bug Blog
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Jun 14, 2013 -
The Elephant in the Room
In mid-May, the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union launched a campaign to get Manitobans talking about a simple, stark reality: those who provide public services to Manitobans have been working hard to deliver more with less, but the system is starting to give.
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Aug 14, 2009 -
Migrant Workers Didn't Have Much Choice
Barely two years ago, the unionization of migrant Mexican farm workers in Manitoba was hailed as a victory for the labour movement. This was the first time a group from this sector had ever been unionized – at least in Canada – and was believed to not only improve their working conditions but to open the door to further gains in this industry.