Manitoba

Sisters, Brothers and Friends, On behalf of the Area Council I would like to thank each and every one of you who participated in making last year a very productive year with your Area Council.

Attendance: Gus Mardli; Tracy Grove; Tania Lachance; Cheryl Dubree; Greg Ballendine; Yvonne Hein; Serina Pottinger; Jamie Bonner; Lorelei Topnik; Sheilagh Hanson; Shelley Henn; Tania Lachance; Gloria Kelly; Faye Kingyens; Christine Dmyterko; Frank Janz; Chris Little-Gagné (via conference call); Regional Rep: Karoline Klug

May Day 2017 at Winnipeg Memorial Park Monday May 1, 2017 @ 5:30 PM To: Winnipeg and Area Locals, RVP, NVP, Branch President, PRC, Committees

Report of the Northwest Manitoba Geographical Rep to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention, April 21-23, 2017. This report covers the 2014-17 PRC term.

Report of the Winnipeg Area Council Rep to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention, April 21-23, 2017. This report covers the 2014-17 PRC term.

Report of the Southeast Manitoba Geographical Rep to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention, April 21-23, 2017. This report covers the 2014-17 PRC term.

Report of the Westman Area Council Rep to the Prairie Region Triennial Convention, April 21-23, 2017. This report covers the 2014-17 PRC term.

Call to order Introductions Adoption of Agenda PSAC Statement on Harassment Minutes previous Meeting Treasurer’s report Annual General Meeting  (Election Process) Next Meeting date Adjournment 

ln attendance - James, Lorelei, Ryan, Gus, Greg, Yvonne, Lindsey, Jackie

On March 20, Brian Pallister’s government introduced two bills that attack workers and their fundamental labour rights. The legislation calls for wide-reaching restrictions on bargaining and collective agreements and provides broad powers for the government that would normally be reserved for the Manitoba Labour Board.