Springhill Farms workers reach tentative wage deal
Neepawa area Springhill Farms Hog Processing Plant and 220 workers, aided by a government conciliator, reached a contract four days before a planned strike. About 88 percent voted to accept a five year package with a 15 percent wage rise, a guaranteed 34 to 37 hour work week, pension contributions, more holidays in peak months, and a $10 annual footwear allowance.
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Tax options in Manitoba post deficit era
Victor Vrsnik outlines Manitoba surplus plans in 1998 99 projections. Surplus of 27 million with 75 million debt repayment and 577 million savings balance drive public consultations on tax relief. Options include further debt retirement, tax cuts or a mix, with CPP reform cited and hunting license surcharge funds. Vrsnik urges dialogue on broad based tax relief benefiting families and warns of revenue tradeoffs.
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