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MPI resuming road tests amid strike – Winnipeg

Manitoba Public Insurance plans to resume driver testing using “MPI-certified driver education instructors” amid a union strike, but licences issued during this time could be subject to retesting down the road. On Wednesday the Crown corporation said in a press release that Class 5 drivers who have already completed the …

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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 …

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Manitoba Public Insurance details contingency plans amid looming strike – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says they plan to maintain some services amid potential strike action by Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union workers. Approximately 1,700 unionized MPI employees are expected to be on the picket line beginning Monday at 7:30 a.m. if …

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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 …

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