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Civil servants could be next labour battle for the Manitoba government
- The union representing 11,000 Manitoba civil servants is planning a strike vote due to stalled negotiations on wages. The government has offered a two percent wage increase each year for four years, but the union argues it is not enough to keep up with inflation. 2. The strike at Manitoba Public Insurance and the recent strike at Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries have caused labor strife for the Progressive Conservative government. The upcoming provincial election and opinion polls showing the governing Tories behind the Opposition New Democrats add to the political context. 3. In 2017, the Tory government angered public-sector unions by threatening a two-year wage freeze. An arbitration board awarded retroactive pay increases to the civil service last year, and their collective agreement expired in March 2023. The union recommends rejecting the employer's offer and obtaining a strike mandate for leverage during negotiations.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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