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.
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.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
The MFL presents its position on a bill to improve safety protections for workers employed in construction zones on roads and highways.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
The MFL presents its position on a historic bill to enact comprehensive, accessibility rights legislation in Manitoba. The submissions focuses in particular on the importance of such legislation to injured workers, older workers and workers with disabilities
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The 2013 version of the MFL's annual Workplace Safety and Health Report Card focuses on workers compensation in Manitoba.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The 2013 version of the MFL's annual Workplace Safety and Health Report Card focuses on workers compensation in Manitoba.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
The MFL presents its position on proposed improvements to the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
The MFL presents its position on proposed anti-bullying legislation for Manitoba schools.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
On January 29, 2013, MFL President Kevin Rebeck made a presentation to Winnipeg City Council about the City's proposed 2013 Operating Budget.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The submission makes recommendations to address the problem of WCB claims suppression and overly aggressive return to work practices.
Friday, October 12, 2012
This Manitoba Federation of Labour submission makes 15 recommendations to strengthen the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
This submission makes 12 recommendations to improve workplace illness/injury prevention programming in Manitoba.
Friday, July 13, 2012
In the spring/summer of 2012, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba undertook a stakeholder consultation regarding Manitoba's Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention infrastructure.
Monday, June 11, 2012
On June 11, 2012, the Manitoba Legislature's Standing Committee on Human Resources received presentations from the public on Bill 34, an act to require accountability and transparency in public-private partnership projects. Dave Sauer made a presentation on behalf of the MFL and Winnipeg Labour Council.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Working Families Manitoba campaign's 2012 report card on workplace health and safety in Manitoba focuses on the provincial government's role in enforcing the rules that keep us safe at work.
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.
