Manitoba Hydro Layoffs

An independent arbitrator has ruled against the provincial government over layoffs proposed two years ago at Manitoba Hydro, saying they violated the workers’ collective agreement. The decision relates to layoffs requested by then-Premier Brian Pallister in April 2020 to meet provincial cost-saving demands.Mar 23, 2022

Recent News and Discussions About Manitoba Hydro Layoffs

Manitoba Hydro temporarily cutting 200 jobs, many of them …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-hydro-laying-off-200-staff-1.5600097

Manitoba Hydro temporarily cutting 200 jobs, many of them ...
Jun 5, 2020 — The 200 temporary layoffs aren’t nearly as dire as the 600 to 700 layoffs Hydro said last month would be needed to meet provincial demands to …


Arbitrator rules Manitoba Hydro layoffs violated union’s …

https://electricenergyonline.com/article/energy/category/general/90/951736/arbitrator-rules-manitoba-hydro-layoffs-violated-union-s-collective-agreement.html

Mar 25, 2022 — An independent arbitrator has ruled against the provincial government over layoffs proposed two years ago at Manitoba Hydro , …


Manitoba Hydro says new agreement prevents more …

Manitoba Hydro says new agreement prevents more temporary layoffs

Jun 24, 2020 — Manitoba Hydro says new agreement prevents more temporary layoffs … Manitoba and Saskatchewan reach power deal to send more hydroelectric power …


Manitoba Hydro laying off hundreds of employees in $11M …

Manitoba Hydro laying off hundreds of employees in $11M cost-saving measure

May 11, 2020 — About 600 to 700 employees will be temporarily laid off for the next four months, Manitoba Hydro confirmed Monday. READ MORE: Manitoba Hydro …


Union wins fight over Manitoba Hydro layoffs

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/union-wins-fight-over-manitoba-hydro-layoffs-576324472.html

Mar 23, 2022 — The PC government tried to impose layoffs in 2019 but was unsuccessful after Manitoba Hydro cited safety concerns with the staff reduction, the …


Pallister’s public sector cuts continue as … – Newswire.CA

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/pallister-s-public-sector-cuts-continue-as-manitoba-hydro-layoffs-put-frontline-service-at-risk-872560134.html

Jun 22, 2020 — Twelve of only 221 frontline workers for Manitoba Hydro’s natural gas division have been placed on layoff effective Monday, June 22, …


Manitoba Hydro, two unions unable to agree on cost reductions

https://www.hydro.mb.ca/articles/2020/06/manitoba_hydro_two_unions_unable_to_agree_on_cost_reductions/

Jun 5, 2020 — Manitoba Hydro will begin issuing temporary layoff notices today to members of two of its unions despite a month of discussions to meet …


Hundreds of layoffs at Manitoba Hydro won’t impact services

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-of-layoffs-at-manitoba-hydro-won-t-impact-services-premier-1.4936017

May 12, 2020 — On Monday, Manitoba Hydro confirmed it’s temporarily laying off 600 to 700 employees beginning this week. A spokesperson for Hydro said this …


Manitoba Hydro to issue layoff notices starting today | CTV News

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-hydro-to-issue-layoff-notices-starting-today-1.4971210

Jun 5, 2020 — The unions impacted are Unifor and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and Hydro said approximately 200 employees will …


manitoba hydro employees – Legacy Pictures

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Hundreds of Manitoba Hydro employees will be receiving layoff notices after the province directed the Crown utility to save costs during the economic downturn …


Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manitoba Hydro in debt?

Manitoba Hydro’s debt now accounts for about 40 per cent of the province’s total. The utility applied for annual rate hikes of 7.9 per cent as recently as 2017, but the regulatory board approved increases of less than half that amount.

Is Manitoba Hydro being privatized?

The release of the much anticipated “Wall Report” opens the door to new forms of privatization in Manitoba Hydro through the use of public-private partnerships (P3s), the sale of entire divisions of the provincial public utility, and the introduction of private companies to generate electricity in Manitoba, says CUPE …

Did Manitoba Hydro go on strike?

Manitoba Hydro natural gas workers go on strike

The workers walked off the job at 6:30 a.m. on Friday morning after going without a collective bargaining agreement since December of 2020.

How long has Manitoba Hydro been on strike?

WINNIPEG — After nearly 70 days of striking against Manitoba Hydro, the union representing some employees at the Crown corporation said the strike is over.

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