Fairness for Everyone
The Manitoba Federation of Labour is speaking out on the issues that matter to our affiliate unions, and the members and families that belong to those unions.
With your help and input, we are talking formally and informally to key decision-makers across our province. We invite you to download and read the reports and briefs we have published and presented.
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The MFL advocates for changes to the Workplace Safety and Health Act to prevent workplace injuries and illness, and strengthen rules to keep workers safe on the job.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
In preparation for the legalization of marijuana in Canada, the MFL advocates for a public system for sales and distribution of cannabis, as the best way to ensure safe sales, strong public education and good, family-supporting jobs.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
The MFL argues against the Pallister government's Bill to increase the power and influence of wealthy donors over democratic elections.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
The MFL advocates for Manitoba to be a leader on energy efficiency, and to keep building our hydro-electric resources to create good jobs, reduce carbon emissions and keep our hydro rates low. The MFL opposes the Pallister government's plan to break-off Power Smart from Manitoba Hydro and gamble on a new agency to deliver energy efficiency programs.
Monday, May 8, 2017
The MFL opposes Bill 29's proposal to trigger disruptive and divisive representation votes in health care, moving the focus away from patient care and trampling over the democratic decisions made by workers about their union representation. The MFL advances an alternative model for health care bargaining - supported by all health care unions - to establish union bargaining councils instead.
Monday, May 8, 2017
The MFL denounces Bill 28 for trampling over workers' constitutionally-protected right to free and fair collective bargaining. Bill 28 is unnecessary, unfair and unconstitutional. Government should come to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair deal for the public sector workers who provide the services that Manitoba families count on every day!
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The MFL expresses strong support for The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and the goals of building a more diverse and representative workforce, and breaking down barriers to employment for persons with disabilities. The MFL offers proposals for how to build off the government's draft Accessibility Standard for Employment, and make further progress toward achieving an accessible labour market for all.
Monday, December 19, 2016
This submission advances the MFL's detailed recommendations to make Manitoba's workers compensation system more fair.
Monday, December 19, 2016
This Template provides a short guide for unions on preparing their own submissions to The Workers Compensation Act (WCA) Review
Friday, November 4, 2016
The MFL advances its support for the designation of powerline technicians as a registered red seal trade, but cautions against deviating from the standard 1:1 apprentice:journeyperson ratio, which has helped to ensure training integrity and support workplace safety and health.
Monday, October 24, 2016
The MFL presses for action on three over-arching priorities: protecting and improving quality public services; investing to create good jobs and better infrastructure; and reducing poverty and inequality.
Monday, June 13, 2016
The Labour Caucus of the Labour Management Review Committee (LMRC) advances its position in opposition to the PC government's proposal to make it harder for everyday Manitobans to join a union by amending the Labour Relations Act to eliminate provision for majority card check (auto certification).
Monday, May 9, 2016
The MFL calls for a rejection of Bill C-10 on the grounds that it justifies the elimination of good jobs in Manitoba by removing all meaningful requirements on Air Canada to maintain local overhaul and maintenance operations.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
The MFL calls for a rejection of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal negotiated by the former Harper Conservative government on the grounds that it was brokered behind closed doors and would undermine good Canadian jobs and threaten needed protections for workers, Aboriginal communities, citizens and our environment.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
The MFL presents its position in support of the establishment of paid domestic violence leave protection, affording victims of domestic violence with both job security and income protection in the event that they need to take time away from work to help deal with their abusive situations.
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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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.
