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Royal Winnipeg Ballet Workers Unionize with MGEU Local 466

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 9
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What happened

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Workers at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet have unionized with the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) as Local 466. The Manitoba Labour Board approved the application for a single bargaining unit. Local 466 includes staff from both the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the RWB School, covering roles from teaching and boarding staff to marketing and finance.

From winnipegfreepress.com

Why it matters

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The unionization means the Royal Winnipeg Ballet must now adhere to new operational agreements and labor mandates. This change could increase labor costs for the company.

From winnipegfreepress.com

Who's involved

  • Kyle RossLeads the union supporting the Royal Winnipeg Ballet workers.
  • Royal Winnipeg BalletThe Canadian ballet company whose workers unionized.
  • Christopher StowellArtistic Director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
  • Dwight RhodenChoreographer whose work is performed by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Royal Winnipeg BalletSpeculative

    Might face increased labor costs and new operational agreements due to unionization.

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