Fairness for Everyone
We were happy to work with Build Films to put together a short documentary on the commemoration of the Winnipeg General Strike Centennial. You can view it here. Thank you to the Ironworkers for sponsoring the video, and to all of Manitoba's Unions for their support of the Winnipeg General Strike Centennial events.
Cavan Advertising has designed a series of special 1919 General Strike Centennial apparel and souvenir products – these items are available for sale from Cavan. To view the catalogue of merchandise, click here. (Note: merchandise must be ordered in bulk quantities)
We have been able to translate the newsletters into French due to funding from the Government of Canada.
For General Strike tour information, contact the Winnipeg Labour Council at (204) 942-0522
To download a free digital copy of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike Graphic Novel by The Graphic History Collective and David Lester, click here. Published by Between the Lines Press.
For information about Stand! The Movie, visit stand-movie.com
A strong MFL is more important now than ever before. Premier Brian Pallister has already passed a law that makes it more difficult to join a union; undermined the collective bargaining process; and made cuts to public services – like healthcare and education – and laid-off workers. All this despite promising to protect public services and the people who provide them. We are fighting back and you can too. Learn more about why unions matter and get involved in your union or unionize your workplace.
Demo content
The Manitoba Federation of Labour advocates for progressive laws and policies that will benefit working families in our province. That means standing up on behalf of workers to defend their rights and pushing governments to do more to support good jobs, fair treatment, and safer workplaces. READ MORE
The Manitoba Federation of Labour speaks up on the issues that matter to the members and families that belong to affiliate unions, as well as working people across the province. Stay up to date with what is happening at the MFL.
Unions make a big difference in our workplaces and in our communities, standing up for fairness and social justice. At a time when income inequality and precarious work are major concerns for many Manitoban families and young people, unions continue to fight for good jobs, fair wages, and safer workplaces. READ MORE.
As a worker in Manitoba, you have rights. These are set out in laws and collective agreements and cover a whole range of issues, from health and safety to minimum wage and vacations to workers compensation.