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NDP Wins Majority Government in Manitoba Election

On October 3, Manitobans elected the New Democratic Party (NDP) —the labor party— to form the next provincial government.

Labor Rights, Government, Energy, CanadaCandace RhettOctober 6, 2023NDP elections 2023, WAPSO, First Nations

Canadian IFPTE Locals Commemorate The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, IFPTE Locals across Canada will be commemorating The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

GovernmentFaraz KhanSeptember 30, 2022TRC, First Nations, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

IFPTE Urges Trudeau Government to “Leave No Stone Unturned” on Canada Indian Residential School Program Atrocities

After learning of the tragic news that the remains of 215 children were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia, WAPSO-Local 162/Canadian Area Vice President Richard Mahe and Canadian Area Vice President Scott Travers sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Trudeau calling on his government to “to leave no stone unturned."

Faraz KhanJune 11, 2021Canada, First Nations, Civil Rights, WAPSO, IFPTE Local 162, SUP, IFPTE Local 160, IFPTE Local 161

SUP-IFPTE Local 160 Members Mourn with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation

The Society of United Professionals members mourn with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and all Indigenous people as we continue to bear witness to the horror and tragedy that was Canada’s Residential School System.

Faraz KhanJune 4, 2021IFPTE Local 160, First Nations, Civil Rights

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