Selkirk NDP

The PCs have got to fix the vaccine rollout. The vaccine campaign is our way out of the terrible health impacts of the pandemic and the mental health and econom...ic impacts of the lockdown. The stakes are high, get the vaccine plan fixed and speaking on behalf of Manitobans give us a break See more

Only 70% of Manitobans will get vaccinated this year? Disappointing because we all want to end the pandemic. The PM has said the doses will be available so we’ve got to see the PCs improve the vaccine plan & listen to the front line workers

They can shuffle the cabinet all they want but we know they’ll take the same approach and make the same mistakes - putting money ahead of people. We need a better pandemic response and a quicker vaccine rollout

"The No. 1 concern Manitobans should have about their government next year is, is this government going to continue to put money ahead of people," says NDP Leader Wab Kinew.

A (partial) holiday wish list for Health Care, Education, Small Business, Climate and a more affordable life in Manitoba

"She said customers in Manitobas energy market are going to be confronted with other players in the future. The only plausible explanation for what that could mean is that the government has an intention to break up Manitoba Hydro," says NDP Leader Wab Kinew.

Happy Digital Pride Week Manitoba! #prideweekmb #Pride2020

Congrats Mitch!

Happy Labour Day! . When we give thanks not just for the long weekend but for every weekend... And all the other great things the labour movement has brought us! #mbpoli

Show your support for a living wage.

The PCs closed the Roblin ER. Its so important to keep letting the government know you disagree with this decision. Theres a chance they reverse the decision but the longer it stays closed the harder it will be to bring it back. Rural MB deserves good health care!

"On August 27, 2020, the membership voted to accept the latest offer bargained with the employer. The bargaining committee was able to achieve a wage increase t...hat was approximately 50% higher than the offer rejected on June 19. [...] The agreement comes after a challenging round of bargaining with Black Cat Wear Parts, said Stephen Hunt, USW District 3 Director. Throughout the lockout, our members demonstrated the true meaning of solidarity and I thank all of the members and their families for their support during the lockout. I am proud that Steelworkers stood together to support the work of the bargaining committee and the Local 9074-12 leadership. Full release at: http://usw.to/3ec #USWWorks #USWUnity #canlab

Weve got anti-vaxxers managing the pandemic in Mr Pallisters government? Unreal.

Here we go again. More cuts and ER closures from the PCs. Folks need health care close to home, its crucial to economic success of rural communities and to the... wellbeing of all, seniors included. We stand for health care for all of us. #mbpoli https://www.cbc.ca//roblin-emergency-department-shut-down- See more

If teachers are expected to go back to work, MLAs should have to do the same, said Fontaine. #mbpoli #cdnpoli https://bit.ly/3lrCf2H

Molly McCracken and Jesse Hajer released a report about minimum wage workers trying to survive on inadequate income! Manitoba is the second worst minimum wage i...n the country! Manitoba is falling behind on supporting workers. Poor wages, no benefits and no scheduling laws or protections are failing working people trying hard to get by.

Our plan for a safe return to school: 1) Cap class sizes at 15 students and hire more teachers to do it 2) Build more class spaces (while protecting school base...d child care spaces) 3) Provide protective equipment for students, staff and teachers 4) Invest in stronger mental health supports for all students 5) Invest in busing so that every kid can get to school in a safe, socially distanced manner Read our full plan here: https://bit.ly/31P9Avx

Last month, the Selkirk constituency held an Education town-hall with NDP Leader Wab Kinew and local teachers. Discussion was brisk and centred around how we get students back to school this fall, safely. Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP are pushing the Pallister government to invest additional education funding in order to cap class sizes at 15 students, hire more teachers, build more class spaces and expand mental health and PPE supports across the province. Specifically: 1)... Cap class sizes at 15 students and hire more teachers to do it 2) Build more class spaces (while protecting school based child care spaces) 3) Provide protective equipment for students, staff and teachers 4) Invest in stronger mental health supports for all students 5) Invest in busing so that every kid can get to school in a safe, socially distanced manner "After four years of cuts to public schools and massive layoffs of educators and support staff, our classrooms are crowded and our teachers are overworked. Our plan makes real investments to help keep kids safe, support teachers and educators, and protect schools against a COVID-19 outbreak, said Kinew. "Thats why were asking the PCs to take the $188 Million in COVID money theyve set aside but not spent and use it to make schools safe for all of our kids." Help us keep the Pallister government accountable and our kids safe by making a donation to the Manitoba NDP today. Visit www.selkirkndp.ca

"Thats why were asking the PCs to take the $188 Million in COVID money theyve set aside but not spent and use it to make schools safe for all of our kids," says NDP Leader Wab Kinew.

Heres all the proof you need that Mr Pallister and his PC cabinet do not care about front-line workers. . Trying to freeze nurse, teacher and health care ...aid wages during a pandemic. . And yes teachers are front-line workers. . Shame on the PCs #Mbpoli https://nationalpost.com//manitoba-government-plans-to-app

If youre upset about the PCs weak back to school plan then tonight you can let them know how you feel. Their plan fails because: no limits on class sizes ...no mandatory masks no new money for schools no investment for ventilation no cohort plan for school based daycares or that work for rural Manitobans who bus Please register, participate and let them know we need a safe back to school for ALL kids! https://engagemb.ca/welcoming-our-//town-hall-safe-schools

A message from the Provincial office of the Manitoba NDP Hello New Democrats, After over 20 years, the time has come to close the doors on Provincial Office at Somerset Place at Portage and Donald in Winnipeg.... Effective Monday, August 17th we will have relocated to our new office at Portage and Arlington in Winnipeg, at our new address: Manitoba NDP Provincial Office 878 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P1 Our phone number remains the same at 204-987-4857 or toll-free at 1-877-863-2976, and our primary email remains [email protected] We wont actually be open to the public until later in the week as we sort out things like our internet connection dig and ourselves out of a sizable pile of boxes. Well be checking our email throughout so thats the best way to get a hold of us in the meantime. Now for some history: the Manitoba NDP first used this office space as our central campaign office during Election 99. Just over a year later, we had sold our old building and moved into this space permanently as our new Provincial office. Over the past 20 years we have been in this space, downtown Winnipeg has changed so much. From our board room we could watch as Eatons Place was torn down and Bell-MTS Place (aka the Arena) rose in its place, and we can see both Hydro Tower and True North Square peek out above our neighbours. A lot has changed over this time, and the needs of our Members and our space requirements have changed as well. We are lucky to have found a space that will be more visible and accessible to our Members and that better suit our needs. Its been a lot of work, especially with public health restrictions limiting our ability to use volunteer help. But after so many months of packing, purging and cleaning (and sending over 40 boxes of historical materials to Manitoba Archives!), we are excited to finally be moving. When it is safe to do so, well hold some sort of new office warming party! Until we see you again, stay safe out there. In Solidarity, Tim Johnson Provincial Secretary

Brandon Maple Leaf employees should be tested to guarantee their safety and the communitys. Increasing testing capacity is crucial as we get ready to head back... to school. If the govt cant accommodate this recent surge in test demand then it should be investing to get ready for what will certainly be a big increase of tests once students are back in class See more

All workers deserve paid sick leave. No one should have to choose between protecting public health and providing for their family. Call on the Pallister governm...ent to mandate universal paid sick leave by signing our petition: https://www.mbndp.ca/paid_sick_leave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHf-A9_Vcso

We call on the Province to increase test capacity to: Allow all Brandon Maple Leaf employees to be tested Continue expanding tests for other folks in Brando...n Prepare testing capacity for increased demand for back to school Theres no downside to more testing capacity https://t.co/1rGv1H2yrv

"Unfortunately, money talks, and if people are being asked to give up their pay, it may compromise their ability to make the best decision for themselves and fo...r everyone in the community," he said. Kinew is calling on the provincial government to make sick pay available to everyone. He said the province only needs to bring back the House for one sitting day to pass legislation" https://www.cbc.ca//brandon-pork-plant-manitoba-sick-leave

The province urgently needs to help child care centres buy PPE and invest in precautions! Theyve got $18M unspent of their own daycare money plus tens of millions more from feds that should be going to add space, lower parent fees and buy PPE #mbpoli https://t.co/eow3Ho0Wxw

Paid sick leave will help flatten the curve. The cases in the Maple Leaf plant illustrate the dilemma workers face between following public health advice and ta...king a financial hit - workers wont receive all their pay if they self-isolate. That will only be more needed when we go back to school and parents have to stay home with kids whod envelop symptoms. This is a program the Feds are paying for and the province could implement in a day. Lets get it done Mr. Pallister. See more

Child care needs investment. Instead the Pallister PCs are trying to change the rules to raise fees and lower quality. You may have heard of these regulation ch...anges. Makes no sense during the pandemic or anytime. Lets help kids succeed and parents get back to work. Sign our petition if you agree! https://www.mbndp.ca/protect_child_care_for_all_kids See more

"NDP Leader Wab Kinew said the lukewarm response to the program showed the Progressive Conservative government failed to understand the importance of CERB. He s...aid Manitoba Job Restart was part of a "continuing trend of poorly designed programs" by the PCs in response to COVID-19." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//fewer-than-4500-apply-f See more

Today is #TerryFoxDay. The Terry Fox Legacy Act was passed unanimously by Manitoba Legislature in 2015. Terry was from Winnipeg and his #MarathonOfHope has ins...pired generations of Canadians and people across the world. Lets honour his memory and support efforts to find the cure!

Its terrible the PC govt is charging seniors & families $1660 more per year for long-term care without increasing any investment in staffing, Which weve seen during the pandemic is urgently needed to keep seniors safe https://www.cbc.ca//manitoba-personal-care-home-rate-incre

A Safe Return to Learning: An Alternative Plan for Manitoba Schools 2/5 #mbpoli #cdnpoli... https://bit.ly/3gdTHEY

Manitoba farmers, who are already struggling to keep up after flooding and high rain levels, are facing thousands of dollars of extra costs (from grain drying), NDP leader Wab Kinew said July 21. Its disappointing the province missed an opportunity to get Manitoba farmers an exemption (from the carbon tax) because they just failed to do the work.

Today we announced our plan for a safe return to school 1) Cap class sizes at 15 students and hire more teachers to do it 2) Build more class spaces (while prot...ecting school based child care spaces) 3) Provide protective equipment for students, staff and teachers 4) Invest in stronger mental health supports for all students 5) Invest in busing so that every kid can get to school in a safe, socially distanced manner Read our full plan here: https://bit.ly/3gdTHEY

"The Pallister government has so far failed to lay out a plan that ensures we have enough teachers and EAs to keep classrooms small so children can physically distance and get the one-on-one attention they deserve," says NDP Leader Wab Kinew.

Paid sick leave us too important for the PCs to play games with. Without it workers will be pressure to work sick or face losing their livelihoods

Thanks to everyone who petitioned, emailed, called and otherwise got the PCs to back down from their terrible plan to end travel restrictions. Im glad Manitobans stood up for each other but its a reminder the PCs arent acting in our best interests.