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University of Manitoba experts media round-up on MPI strike

November 1, 2023 — 

Manitoba Public Insurance workers who returned to the picket lines on Halloween will have another contract offer to consider as news broke late Tuesday of a tentative settlement to end the strike entering its 10th week.

University of Manitoba experts were asked to look at the various factors at play in these contract negotiations. 

Here are some of the places they were featured in the past 2 days:

Adam King, an assistant professor of labour studies spoke with CBC Manitoba: NDP falters in 1st attempt to resolve MPI strike, but new government deserves latitude, experts say

 

Julia Smith, professor of labour studies spoke with the Winnipeg Free Press: Union recommending latest MPI offer

 

Adam King, an assistant professor of labour studies spoke with CityNews: Manitoba Public Insurance workers reject offer, remain on the picket line

 

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