Fairness for Everyone
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike.
Manitoba's labour movement will be marking this important anniversary with a number of community events. For a schedule of Winnipeg General Strike related events, click here.
For a full list of events being presented by Manitoba's Unions, download the poster here.
Rainbow Stage will be performing Strike! The Musical this spring. Click here to download the poster.
On May 11, Manitoba's Unions will be hosting the 1919 Social, Presented by Myers LLP at the Ukrainian Labour Temple (we regret that this venue is not accessible). Please Note that the 1919 Social is SOLD OUT.
The Winnipeg General Strike Centennial Gala Dinner, Presented by Manitoba Building Trades is being held on May 15. It will mark 100 years to the day that the Strike began. Download the ticket order form here.
On May 25, Manitoba's Unions will celebrate will the Solidarity Forever Parade, presented by UFCW 832. The parade will run from the Market and Lily in the Exchange District to Memorial Park in front of the Manitoba Legislature. For those interested in submitting a float or walking group, you can download the rules and registration form here.
To keep people updated as we move towards the centennial celebrations, we are producing a series of newsletters. Click here to read the latest issue.
Drop in on your lunch hour for a lecture series that delves into the history and lasting impacts of the Winnipeg General Strike. Presented by Paul Moist, Sharon Reilly and the Winnipeg General Strike 100th Anniversary Committee.
Millenium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium
Wednesdays from 12 - 1 pm, March 20 - April 17.
Click here for the lecture topics and dates.
The Winnipeg General Strike Centenary Building a Better World Conference will be held at the University of Winnipeg from May 8 - 11. For more information, including registration, click here.
There are a number of tour options for those who are interested in learning more about the history of the Strike. You can download a guide to the tours here.
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.
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