CLC’s Better Choice Campaign
The Canadian Labour Congress is holding a Better Choice: Federal Election Tour campaign event, Wednesday, June 10, at The Fairmont Hotel, 7 pm CLC National President Hassan Yussuff will be speaking about the campaign and the importance of the next federal […]
Volunteers Needed for Pride Winnipeg Parade & Rally
The Winnipeg Labour Council's Equality and Social Justice Committee needs volunteers to act as marshals for Pride Winnipeg's June 14 Parade and rally at the Legislature. from 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Brother Dave Sauer, WLC president, said: "We feel it’s […]
Local 191 Targets Winnipeg Firm
Unifor Local 191 is asking all union locals and trade organizations who deal with Winnipeg firm Naylor Communications to reconsider their arrangements given that company's actions which resulted in 200 members losing their jobs. Glen Dawkins, Local 191's 2nd VP, […]
Al Cerilli MFL Scholarship
The Al Cerilli Manitoba Federation of Labour scholarship is a $500 scholarship presented by the MFL Young Members Committee to a student who is a member of an MFL affiliated union, to be used towards their continuing education or post-secondary […]
Staff At Three WPG Unions Join UNIFOR 191
Employees of three local unions have themselves unionized and are now represented by Canada's largest private-sector union, Unifor. The Manitoba Labour Relations Board has recently issued certifications for staff at the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO) Local 162, […]
New Local 191 Board
Newly elected members of Local 191 executive board were sworn into office at the Jan. 25 board meeting. The oath of office was administered by national rep Brother Frank Wright, father of 191 board member Sister Ashley Wright (United Way).
Veteran Photographer Calling It A Day
Winnipeg Free Press photographer Ken Gigliotti has decided to retire after 35 years at the newspaper.His last day will be Dec. 31. Ken has been a good colleague, friend and solid 191 supporter and he will be missed. As has […]
Toll Free Number for Local 191 1-844-CALL-191
Local 191 has secured a toll-free phone number, good for calling the Winnipeg office without charge from anywhere in North America. 1 – 8 4 4 – C A L L – 1 9 1 OR 1 – 8 4 4 – […]
Bad News for Members in Multi-Employer Pension Plan
RETIREES' BENEFITS TO BE SCALED BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME Members in the Unifor (formerly CEP) Multi-Employer Pension plan recently received bad news from the trustees and administrator of the plan: Continuing poor investment conditions have required further amendments to the […]
191 Member Elected As School Trustee
Congratulations to Local 191 member Cindy Turner (United Way) who was recently elected as a school trustee on the Louis Riel School Division (Ward 1). Sister Turner is also Secretary-Treasurer of the 191 board, a post she has held since […]