Updates

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.

The deadline to nominate a deserving member for a Prairie Voice Award has been extended to Monday, April 10, 2017. If you are aware of someone who fits the criteria and wish to nominate them for this award, please review the guidelines and complete the online nomination form.

Last week, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen sent a letter to PSAC reaffirming the department's plan to close the Vegreville Case Processing Centre and move it to Edmonton.

In response, PSAC National President Robyn Benson wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemning him for "betraying rural communities."

The 2017 Prairie Region Triennial Convention takes place Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 23, 2017. The attached convention agenda outlines the schedule of activities and elections throughout the weekend.