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.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
In April 2012, the Province of Manitoba announced its intention to relax restrictions on Sunday shopping. The MFL provided this submission to explain its opposition to expanded Sunday shopping. It focused on the impact of such an expansion on work/life balance for retail workers and their families.
Friday, September 9, 2011
This report from the Working Families Manitoba Campaign examined the issues facing health care in Manitoba and identified priorities for voters heading into the 2011 Manitoba election. It looked at where Manitoba’s health care system had been in recent decades, identified challenges for the future and presented policy priorities that support front-line health care.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
This 2011 report from the Working Families Manitoba Campaign explains how labour laws and other government policies help families achieve a better work/life balance. It shows how the Employment Standards Code, the Labour Relations Act, the minimum wage, child care, supports for family caregivers, home care and community recreation opportunities all contribute to work/life balance.
Monday, June 13, 2011
MFL President Kevin Rebeck presented a brief to the Manitoba Legislature in support of The Save Lake Winnipeg Act, saying that many members of affiliated unions have principal or vacation residences on or near the lake, work on the lake or enjoy its many recreational opportunities.
Monday, June 13, 2011
MFL President Kevin Rebeck presented a brief the Manitoba Legislature on June 13, 2011 regarding Bill 47, the Accessibility Advisory Council Act.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
In 2011 with a provincial election looming, the Working Families Manitoba campaign prepared a voter’s guide on where Manitoba’s political parties stand on a Fair Minimum Wage policy, including regular increases, a living wage and a single rate for all workers.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
In 2011, the Working Families Manitoba campaign released its first annual workplace safety and health report card. With a provincial election looming, the 2011 report card graded Manitoba’s political parties on their policies and records with respect to workplace safety and health. It provided an overview of the state of workplace safety and identified areas for future improvement. The parties were graded in areas such as safety rules, enforcement, injury prevention, victims’ services, and workers compensation.
Monday, November 1, 2010
This briefing note was prepared by the MFL for a meeting with the Premier of Manitoba in October 2010. It provides an overview of elements in the proposed CETA that would weaken democracy, restrict local economic development initiatives, promote deregulation and privatization, and threaten Manitoba interests.
Friday, October 1, 2010
This briefing note was prepared for the Province of Manitoba to explain labour's view on the New West Partnership trade and investment agreement between BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
For several years the MFL has been lobbying Manitoba and the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) to address the growing problem of claims suppression, the practice where employers discourage or prevent the reporting of injuries to WCB.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
In 2010, the MFL released this report in support of its lobby campaign for provincial regulations on workplace harassment, bullying and violence. The report provides an overview of similar regulations across Canada and presents evidence why such regulations are needed in Manitoba. This campaign was instrumental in the eventual implementation of harassment/bullying regulations in February 2011 and of violence regulations in August 2011.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
In a Brief presented to the provincial government, the MFL stated its support for Bill 30, which will give the government more options when working under The Balanced Budget, Fiscal Management and Taxpayer Accountability Act.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Concern that the labour mobility provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade will undermine standards that have been in effect since 1958 was expressed in a brief presented to the Manitoba government on June 2, 2009.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
This paper was adopted as the MFL official policy on post secondary education tuition and funding in April, 2009.
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.
