Lynne Fernandez

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Jul 11, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court decision puts the very survival of public sector unions at risk

Lynne Fernandez

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision will wipe millions of dollars from public sector unions' balance sheets, adding to the long list of growing challenges unions are facing in the U.S.

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Jun 20, 2018

Imagining a more equitable Winnipeg: The 2018 Alternative Municipal Budget

Lynne Fernandez

Can the Alternative Municipal Budget capture the imagination of Winnipeggers? As climate change, our infrastructure deficit and inequality escalate, our collective future depends on it.

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May 17, 2018

Modernizing community pastures: A made-in-Manitoba tragedy of the commons

Lynne Fernandez

Climate change and species extinction represent the greatest crises facing us today. Hopefully Manitoba's government will show leadership and protect community pastures for future generations.

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Mar 20, 2018

Manitoba's 2018 budget is the most disappointing budget ever

Lynne Fernandez

Manitoba premier Brian Pallister's Trump-esque statement that budget 2018 was going to be the "best budget ever" has fallen a bit flat.

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Jul 24, 2017

The living wage has the potential to shift the story on poverty in Manitoba

Lynne Fernandez

The living wage is one of the most powerful tools available to address this troubling state of poverty amid plenty in Manitoba. It ensures that families who are working hard get what they deserve.

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Dec 7, 2016

It's time to give back to Manitoba's North

Lynne Fernandez

Governments need to move away from throwing public money at private corporations that do not have a meaningful commitment to the North's people and land.

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Nov 17, 2016

Honouring Ellen Olfert, founder of SAFE Workers of Tomorrow

Lynne Fernandez

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow (SWOT) has grown into a respected organization that is educating young workers and employers how to work safe.

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Sep 20, 2016

Winnipeg should consider benefits of in-house waste collection

Lynne Fernandez

This fall Winnipeg City Council will determine the future of waste collection. While garbage is generally not a "sexy" topic, there are many reasons why the public should be paying attention.

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Aug 30, 2016

Manitoba youth crisis workers left in limbo

Lynne Fernandez

Manitoba Government and General Employees Union members at Macdonald Youth Services (Local 221), who provide crisis intervention services to youth in Winnipeg, walked off the job on August 2.

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Aug 3, 2016

When temporary becomes permanent: Reforming Canada's system of seasonal agricultural labour

Lynne Fernandez

Nicole Smith

The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program's 50th anniversary is evidence that this temporary Band-Aid for Canada's agricultural industry has become a permanent element in maintaining the industry.

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