Manitoba

 Stand up for the right to strike and free collective bargaining, both of which are under attack by Air Canada and the federal Conservative government. At 11:45am on Monday, October 17, CUPE is staging a rally in support of the right to strike outside the Air Canada building on Portage Avenue (355 Portage). Please join us in supporting Air Canada flight attendants and the rights of all workers. Wear purple, bring signs, banners, noise makers, your enthusiasm and energy!

Dear PSAC member,On October 4, Manitobans will head to the polls to elect the representatives who will guide our province for the next four years.In preparation for the election, PSAC Winnipeg regional office will be hosting a telephone town hall on September 26 to allow every PSAC member the opportunity to participate in an important discussion regarding the election and issues important to our families and communities. To participate, simply answer the phone when we call you. There is no charge to participate.

Attendees: Susan Norman, Glen Johnston, Randy Walker, Jeff Sexton, Holly Serle, Robyn Benson REVP, Tracy Thor PSAC

Attended: Gloria Kelly; Deanna Cook; Karon Sackney; Vimbai Dune; Cathy Moar. Guests: Robyn Benson; Pat Davis

Dear Brothers & Sisters,On October 4, Manitobans will head to the polls to elect our next provincial government. Your vote is essential to contributing to the kind of community, city and province that you want to see for you and those closest to you.But voting is just one, although very important, way to make your voice heard and to influence the results of this election. Another way you can support your preferred candidate or party is by canvassing.

Attendees: Gloria Kelly; Dawn MacAulay; Darlene McClure; Heather Miller; Christine Dmyterko; Gus Mardli; Sam Barlin; Matt Tijani; Tracy Thor, PSAC Staff; Jeffrey Vallis, PSAC Staff

Working Families Manitoba is a community campaign of the Manitoba Federation of Labour designed to raise awareness on issues that matter to working people like you.

Ottawa is abandoning inspection of meat produced for local citizens in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

 After several months of campaigning and card signing, nearly 400 academic workers employed at the University of Winnipeg have joined the Public Service Alliance of Canada and will now benefit from improved working conditions and free collective bargaining.

Attended: Paula Nygaard, Shelley Henn, Vimbai Dune, Carol Selby, Cathy Moar, Deanna Kimball. Special Guest: Lisa McLean Regrets: Debbie Stern, Jill Aquino, Gloria Kelly, Karon Sackney, Anne-Marie Synnott, Rona Rosier