MGEU is continuing Manitoba Federation of Labour’s call for Manitoba Government and WCB of Manitoba to provide presumptive coverage for all Manitoba workers who may become infected with COVID-19 through the course of their employment. buff.ly/347tz9K

Today in Winnipeg General Strike history: May 1, 1919 - After months of negotiations, all unions belonging to the Building Trades Council go on strike over union recognition, wages, and working conditions #1919strike

Kevin Rebeck (MFL) and Lynne Skromeda (Winnipeg Folk Festival) were among the speakers at today's announcement of the events scheduled to take place in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike.

When is the government going to listen to the real experts, those on the front lines? buff.ly/2OwelTz #mbpoli

WRHA spokesperson Lori Lamont noted 'home care workers and health-care aides undergo similar training and have similar skills.' And she said, in existing agreements, 'management reserves the right to shift personnel around to deal with staff shortages.'
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Thank you MGEU MGEU President for your support!!

Jan Henley was a lifelong advocate for vulnerable children. She joined CFS in 1986 and oversaw the initiative to prioritize education for children in care. She also was involved with her union and chaired MGEU’s Women’s Committee passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-detail… #RIP #wfp

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, a day of global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. Every Oct. 10, thousands of supporters celebrate this opportunity to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on peoples' lives worldwide.

Senator McCallum gets it. Make sure Premier Pallister understands that keeping Air Services public is best for Manitobans. Message him at buff.ly/2F0qZUB. - Privatizing Manitoba’s water bombers too risky: Senator McCallum buff.ly/2C6ntu7 #mbpoli #keepustogether

This stamp depicting two paramedics administering life-saving medical treatment helps highlight the exemplary services provided by the nation’s paramedics. We thank you for your service! #Salute2Responders canadapost.ca/bravery

The Pineland Forest Nursery produces trees that replenish our forests and houses a seed bank that maintains Manitoba's biodiversity. Why would the Pallister government want to privatize it? Add your name to those that want this treasure to remain public: buff.ly/2LvvvOX

Help keep Manitoba’s Pineland Forest Nursery open - Sign the Petition! chn.ge/2NnRdFm via Change.org Canada

Good morning MFL Convention delegates! Take a second to stop by our photo booth today and get “framed.' Find us right outside the convention floor entrance. #MFL2018 #mgeu #keepustogether #carecomesfirst

Larry Rousseau of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is addressing delegates of #MFL2018 . After a review of the federal labour climate, he made an impassioned plea for a national Pharmacare program.

'The Pallister government continues to attack health care and the dedicated workers who provide it' - Kevin Rebeck

MFL President Kevin Rebeck giving the President's Report right now at #MFL2018

With ten active wildfires burning right now in Manitoba, we’re reminded how important our public water bombers are to our communities. What would happen if the government privatizes this essential service? #KeepUsTogether #mbpoli

When asked in Question Period today about whether he agreed that air ambulances and water bombers are essential services, the Premier refused to answer. Even though legislation clearly declares that they are #mbpoli

Weird Groundhog Day in Winnipeg. Manitoba Merv stuck his head out of the ground. James Neal chopped it off. Now we've got 6 more weeks of bitching about goalie interference.

Help the peewee hockey team in the Pas win the Chevy Deeds Cup and keep their homeless shelter open. Watch as many times as you can here: buff.ly/2mMThLn