Articles tagged with "Workforce"

The Manitoba government has signed its first Manitoba jobs agreement with Manitoba Building Trades to build four new schools in the province. This agreement prioritizes local workforce by ensuring contractors employ Manitoba workers and adhere to standards for wages, benefits, and working conditions. It also includes targets for apprenticeship hours to enhance workforce development. The MJA applies to major public infrastructure projects valued at $50 million and above, reinforcing the commitment to create quality jobs and support economic growth in Manitoba.

The union representing bus operators in Winnipeg reports that they are on track for a record number of violent incidents this year. Passengers have differing opinions on their experiences riding the bus, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in public transit. The situation calls for attention to improve the safety measures for both operators and riders.

Manitoba Hydro is enhancing its vegetation management efforts to improve grid reliability and safety for both workers and the public. Tree-related power outages have increased, prompting the company to intensify tree trimming and use machinery to clear brush around infrastructure. This initiative also aims to protect against fires by removing vegetation hazards and using herbicides. The strategy includes removing trees that pose a significant risk to power lines.