Solidarity in Wisconsin:
Solidarity in Canada:
What the heck is Brother Rebeck talking about? That's surely what you're asking yourself.
At the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council meeting this week, the MGEU advised us that their sister union in New Brunswick represents the Moosehead Brewery workers who are locked out. The company has a limited stock of Moosehead beer in inventory. So, the union wants to create an environment where the workers are needed back at work now. Our solution: let's ensure those workers are needed back at work by drinking up all available Moosehead beer!
In Wisconsin, the labour movement is under attack in an unprecedented way. The Governor is proposing to strip away the collective bargaining rights of public sector workers. Workers across America have been angered, joining Wisconsin workers in protest. In poll after poll, Americans are saying they're on the side of workers' rights, by a two to one margin. I'm proud of the collective actions being taken by Wisconsin workers and citizens, and send them a message of solidarity.
In Winnipeg, I plan on doing my part for the New Brunswick workers too.... Cheers!
