Public Healthcare Matters to EVERYONE
Canada Health Accord Campaign On March 31, 2014, the 2004 Canadian Health Accord expired. The Health Accord is a negotiated agreement between provincial and federal governments, which outlines the funding from the federal government to the provinces for health care spending.
Tune In Live: How Do We Defend Our Rights At Work
As you've likely heard, Unifor has been hosting a series of leadership meetings right across the country. To ensure that as many members and allies are able to participate, we will be live streaming our meeting in Halifax on February […]
New Additions To The Board
The executive of Unifor Local 191 is pleased to welcome two new members to the Board: Sister Ashley Wright, from United Way Winnipeg; and, Brother Claude Gervais, from Lord Selkirk School Division (school bus drivers).
Look Who Moved In
Unifor Local 191 welcomes Unifor Local 830 to our office space on Border Street. Local 830 president Charlene Matheson has moved into one of our available offices. Unifor Local is a composite local that represents more than 400 members working at […]
Unifor 191 2013 Essay Scholarship Winners
The Board of Unifor 191 is pleased to announce the 2013 Post-Secondary Essay Scholarship winners: Oliver Beach-Yeo, Rebecca Dahl, and Chelsea Sanders. Each winner receives a grant of $1,250. Oliver Beach-Yeo […]
Volunteers Needed For School Christmas Events
Labour Christmas Tree Party Volunteers are needed for the annual Christmas party for students from two inner city schools — John M. King and King Edward schools — to be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 4-6p.m., at the Union Centre auditorium.
191 Post Secondary Scholarships
Deadline is Oct. 29 Local 191 is once again offering three, $1,250 scholarships to members of the local or their children attending a full-time post-secondary program. The essay question this year is: "Describe a job you've had where a union could […]
Noon Hour Rally At The Legislature
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 12 noon – 1 pm Sent on behalf of Kevin Rebeck, President, MFL The Canadian Union for Public Employees (CUPE) has organized a rally at the Manitoba Legislature on October 29, 2013 from noon until 1 pm. […]
191 Supports UFCW, Superstore/Loblaw Workers
Letter to Galen Weston The board of Unifor Local 191 recently wrote to Loblaw executive chairman Galen Weston, expressing concern over contract demands that hurt our brothers and sisters at UFCW locals across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Download the Galen Weston letter here. […]
Tentative Agreement At Winnipeg Sun
Following two days of intense negotiations, the bargaining team representing Unifor 191 members at the Winnipeg Sun has secured a tentative agreement. The bargaining committee is recommending acceptance. Details of the agreement will only be released to Winnipeg Sun members at the […]