Zach Fleisher

Zach Fleisher is the director of communications for the Amalgamated Transit Union 1505 and a novice paddler. He has also worked for the previous NDP government in Manitoba.

Latest from Zach Fleisher

Opinion

Long-term thinking is required to protect northern Manitoba waterways

A canoe trip down the Grass River offers an example of what can be done through sustainable development and management, says Zach Fleisher.
Opinion

Time to curb bike theft in Winnipeg, student says

Winnipeg has a bike theft problem. It’s time we talked about it.
Opinion

Everyone should care about strike at University of Manitoba

As workers continue their strike at the University of Manitoba, why should the general public care about the strike and students missing a few weeks of class?
Opinion

Manitoba politicians could learn civility from teen debaters, judge says

I had the pleasure of serving as a judge at a high school debate tournament this past weekend. The teens' civility and sportsmanship contrasted sharply with behaviour in the Manitoba Legislature.
Opinion

Winnipeg councillors refuse to get on board with transit

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is unveiling and promoting a recurring campaign called #BusIsBetter, which in their own words “promotes the convenience and reliability of transit,” but the message isn't reaching most city councillors, Zach Fleisher writes.
Opinion

I am young and I am not leaving Winnipeg

A series on CBC last week brought up the age-old claim that young people were choosing to leave Manitoba for greener pastures. In no way can I claim authority or ability to act as a spokesperson for young people, the current residents or recent emigrants. But I am young, and I am not leaving.