UFCW suffers shock defeat in Thompson Wal-Mart vote
In Thompson Manitoba a Wal-Mart store rejected joining UFCW by 61 to 54 with 2 spoiled ballots. 117 of 144 qualified voters cast ballots after a delay over who could vote, ending UFCW hopes to organize Manitoba stores and collect thousands in dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NUP
Manitoba
Thompson
Steve Ashton
Wal-Mart
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
UFCW
Robert Zieglar
North America
Canada
Manitoba Labour Relations Board
Wal- Mart
CBC
Labor Relations Board
Winnipeg Free Press
UCFW
Toronto blackout cited as turning point for economy and power grid
Turner Report argues the August 14, 2003 blackout revealed a fragile power system. It disrupted Air Canada and major industries, shattered investor confidence, and spurred talk of diverse generators and household fuel cells. The piece highlights practical panic from empty gas tanks to failed ATMs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Eleven
Air Canada
Toronto
Ohio
Ontario
Dublin
Melbourne
Halifax
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
He Russell Banner
P.O. Box
Russell
Russell Banner
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Saskatchewan
Government of
Canadeough
Penton Rantnen Progam
Financial District
Sarsville
Turner Report