COVID-19 lockdown, have so far failed.Last week, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman said the city was working with their union and the Manitoba government to see if any of the affected workers could be hired on by the province to help in the fight against COVID-19, but on Wednesday he said no agreement has been made yet.
Hundreds of City of Winnipeg employees face temporary layoffs under coronavirus closures That means 600 city employees were given a temporary pink slip as of Sunday.“It’s clear to Winnipeggers and Manitobans they need some help,” Bowman said of provincial efforts against the virus.“We’re trying to do what we can on a number of fronts to provide that support and assistance to Manitoba Health.”Bowman said the city’s talks with.