Manitoba Hydro says some of its front-line workers walked out of the job and began a strike on Tuesday afternoon. Manitoba Hydro spokesperson Bruce Owen says there is a plan in place to ensure lights stay on. The workers represented by IBEW Local 2034 have worked without a contract with Manitoba Hydro since 2018. Espenell said striking employees will be outside three different Manitoba Hydro buildings Wednesday. The last time Manitoba Hydro employees went on strike was in more than 10 years ago.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2021 23:18 UTC