Manitoba news: Labor bills expected as legislature resumes

WINNIPEG –

Manitoba’s NDP government is expected to put forward changes sought by labor groups, likely including a ban on replacement workers, as part of its agenda for the spring sitting that is to start Wednesday.

The NDP signaled its intentions shortly after winning the provincial election Oct. 3.

Labor and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino asked a group of labor and representative employers in December for input on a potential new law that would ban companies from using replacement workers during strikes or lockouts. The aim was to prepare legislation for this spring.

The Manitoba Federation of Labor says the

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GM resumes Chevy Blazer EV sales with new software and lower prices

General Motors has resumed sales of the Chevrolet Blazer EV — and at a cheaper price — more than two months after the automaker pulled the vehicle over software problems.

The company temporarily halted sales of the Blazer EV in December after early customers reported problems with the SUV’s infotainment screen and charging at DC fast charging stations.

GM said in a statement that the company “made significant software updates that will improve features and functionality to deliver on the high expectations of our customers. We’re confident these improvements will address concerns heard from some early owners and as promised,

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