The seven pre-budget consultation meetings taking place across the Province with Finance Minister Stan Struthers are scheduled to begin January 21 in Winnipeg.
The meetings – all taking place over the last two weeks of the month – are intended to give Manitobans – including those who work for the provincial government, its crowns and agencies – the opportunity to have their voices heard as the Government prepares its 2013 Budget.
As always, the MGEU is encouraging its members to attend a meeting in their area and pose a question to the Finance Minister about the funding that impacts their workplaces and their jobs.
“As Manitobans and provincial workers, it’s not every day that we get the opportunity to tell those who make the funding decisions just what’s happening on the front lines and make a case for where this government’s spending priorities need to be, says President Michelle Gawronsky. “It’s up to us to remind them. I hope many MGEU members will make it to these meetings and make their voices heard.”
The Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting Schedule:
January 21, 7-9pm
Winnipeg South - Fort Garry Community Club, Victoria Main Hall
*Bilingual Consultation
January 22, 7-9pm
Gimli - Lakeview Resort
January 23, 7-9pm
Niverville Heritage Centre
January 28, 1-3pm
Flin Flon Chamber Councils
January 28, 2013 7-9pm
Swan River - Westwood Inn at Conference Centre
January 29, 7-9pm
Winnipeg North, Valley Gardens Community Club
January 30, 1-3pm
Brandon - Sokal Hall
If you're unable to attend a consultation, you can share your views by filling out this questionnaire or write the minister at Budget Consultations, Room 103, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, R3C 0V8; email minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca.