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As the Manitoba government faces down a projected $1.6-billion deficit, could an expansion of the province’s gaming industry help? Earlier this week, the NDP government appointed new members to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) board, with a mandate to “work collaboratively with stakeholders to lift the pause on gaming …
Read More »Union accepts deal, Manitoba’s Liquor Mart strike ends – Winnipeg
All Liquor Mart locations will be back in full force, after a six-week contract dispute between the Crown corporation and the union representing its employees has ended. Approximately 1,400 members of the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) voted to accept the latest offer from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries …
Read More »Manitoba liquor store closures spark addictions, health conversation – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s liquor labour dispute may have put a wrap on its fourth full day of picketing, but the signs are still up, leaving many liquor stores closed and some addictions experts troubled. Their main concern pertains to the risks of alcohol withdrawal. “Alcohol problems become kind of medically dangerous when …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers’ union asking for ‘fair deal’ as strike impacts private sector – Winnipeg
An ongoing strike by unionized liquour and lottery workers in Manitoba is having an effect on the private market, with retailers unable to refill some of their stock. And as strikes go, this is one that’s seen its fair share of changes since it first started. A strike notice was …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers plan further strike action – Winnipeg
Union workers with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries are escalating their strike action after an unsuccessful weekend at the bargaining table. After a one-day picket last week Wednesday by some of the 1,400 Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) members, president Kyle Ross said no deal has been made. All …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers to go on strike with planned walkout – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Union workers with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries have issued a strike notice, with plans to hold a one-day, provincewide walkout on July 19. Represented by the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union, approximately 1,400 workers will be part of the strike action …
Read More »Winnipeg man ‘set for life’ with $1-million scratch ticket win – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man is $1 million richer after getting lucky on a scratch-0ff lottery ticket. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation announced Tuesday that Gregory James is the province’s latest big winner thanks to a $5 Set For Life ticket, which he bought …
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