TEAM Union 161

What better way to start the summer than to visit some local Winnipeg restaurants and bars and enjoy Taco Week and Margarita Madness, starting today until June 9th!

Congratulations to CUPE President Gina McKay on receiving the United Way Winnipeg Art Coulter Award. unitedwaywinnipeg.ca/news-and-stori…

Travel into Canada being disrupted this summer is getting closer to reality as CBSA employees vote overwhelmingly for job action. bit.ly/3Rn5fdR

43% of Manitobans support the Federal Government’s return to office policy requiring employees to return for at least three days per week. bit.ly/3wOlQjs

Province targets health regions’ reliance on private-agency nurses – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2… via @WinnipegNews

Manitobans back federal return-to-office policy – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/this-just-in/m… via @WinnipegNews

The 1992 Westray Mining disaster claimed 26 miners' lives. This podcast by Canadaland describes the tragedy and how it unfolded, highlighting corporate greed, employee abuse and pressure over the safety of the workers. canadaland.com/podcast/mining…

The potential for a transit strike in Toronto this summer is becoming serious as negotiations are at a standstill. bit.ly/44NsGlP

Bullying and harassment in the workplace and educational institutions are on the rise, creating a fundamental need for trauma-specific support training for all employees and students. bit.ly/44LhDcO

Amazon fought hard to keep unionization out but the employees and organizers persisted and recently won certification. globalnews.ca/news/10491917/…

Happy May Long Weekend! Here are a few great ideas for how to spend the weekend. Enjoy and stay safe! efficiencymb.ca/articles/may-l…

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released its latest report for Manitoban policymakers outlining eleven recommendations from pay-equity legislation to mandatory sick days. The full report is available here. Photo via Pay Equity Coalition. bit.ly/44HCYDY

The Federal government has invoked the “Red Tape Rule” to delay the impending May 22nd strike date by CN and CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City). bit.ly/3wDwKsf

The Manitoba Nurses Union’s proposed contract is being presented as fair and necessary to maintain nurse retention within our province. bit.ly/3QLaGD0

TEAM Union 131 acknowledges the amazing contribution of nurses here in Manitoba, across our nation and worldwide during International Nurses Week. Their dedication and compassion contribute to “The Economic Power of Care” and are greatly appreciated by us all.

The CFL Players Association has now become an affiliate of the Canadian Labour Congress. bit.ly/3y7vEFK

Bell has implemented AI into its operations in many areas. Here is an example of its use in the Contact Centres. bit.ly/3UkXZjf

According to the PSCA Union and without warning, all Federal employees will be forced to return to their office three days a week later this year. bit.ly/3QoonaC