Labour Affiliates

In Attendance: Kim Haynes, Oneil Carlier, Ben Lemon, Dave Burchell, Genevieve Babineau, Steve Sukhbir, Marija Babic, Dragana Ristivojevic, Murray Pruden

Attendees: Alec Goertzen – President (CIU 30036); Dale Marianicz – Vice President (AGR 30046); Phillip Chan – Treasurer (UNE SSO 30040); Janet Parris – Secretary (UTE 30024); Jeanette Bolton – (CEIU 30856); Siobhan Hutchinson - (UTE 30024); Deb Kosteniuk – (UTE 30024); Darcy Dean - (CFIA 30046); Sam Akinsanya – (CIU #30036); Dolly Ablitt – PSAC RO

In attendance: Sabrina Bedars, Denise Davey, Judy Jones, Claudette McGee, Cathy Thomas, Sarah Howath, Brenda Skayman, Dragana Ristivojevic, Kim Haynes, Emily Archer, Lynn Richards, Carisa David, Meraiah Morison, Nancy Johnson, Tamara Wilton, Marija Babic, Carm Chan

Today, the Supreme Court of Canada released a groundbreaking decision that enshrines the right to strike as a constitutionally-protected right. 

Report of the Regional Executive Vice-President, Prairies to the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council submitted for the December 4-5, 2014 meeting. This report covers the period from the last MFL meeting.

Last month, Saskatoon City Council voted to impose changes to transit workers’ pensions, rather than to negotiate changes in good faith at the bargaining table. The forced changes were opposed by the union (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615) and, as a result, transit workers were locked out and city transit shut down on September 20.

Annual fundraising drives for United Ways across the Prairies have kicked off and we’re asking PSAC members to reach into their pockets and continue their pattern of giving generously. Supporting this important community-focused charity is one of the best and most effective ways to reach out into your local community.

PSAC welcomes the NDP’s proposal to re-institute a minimum federal wage and to increase it gradually to $15 an hour by 2019. While the NDP proposal would not cover workers employed in the federal public service, PSAC still thinks it would be an important step toward improving conditions for all workers.

Report of the Regional Executive Vice-President, Prairies to the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council submitted for the September 11-12, 2014 meeting. This report covers the period from the last MFL meeting.

The Lethbridge & District Labour Council (LDLC) held the annual Labour Day BBQ on a sunny Saturday, attended by over 300 people. Hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, sno-cones and water were among the items served. Various children's activities were also offered. The local CTV affiliate interviewed LDLC President Rick Merrick and posted the event on social media.