MFL Policy & Research
The Manitoba Federation of Labour speaks out on the issues that matter to our affiliate unions, and working families in Manitoba.
With your help and input, we are raising the voice of working people to key decision-makers across our province. We invite you to download and read the policy & research reports and briefs we have published.
The most recent MFL documents
All documents organized by topic
Download MFL Submission on Bill 43 – The Human Rights Code Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 39 – The Public Schools Amendment Act (Campaign Financing for School Trustees)
Download MFL Submission on Bill 38 – The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Traffic Safety Measures)
Download MFL Submission on Bill 29 – The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 25 – The Public-Private Partnerships Transparency Accountability Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 24 – The Workers Compensation Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 17 – The Public Schools Amendment Act (Nutrition Equality for Lasting Learning Outcomes)
Download MFL Submission on Bill 8 – The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 71 – The Education Property Tax Reduction Act
Download Legislative Submission on The Public Service Act
Download Legislative Submission on the Early Learning and Child Care Act
Download Legislative Submission on The Public Schools Amendment and MTS Amendment Act
Download Legislative Submission on the Election Financing Amendment and Elections Amendment Act (Government Advertising)
Download Legislative Submission for the Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Workers Compensation Amendment Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Pension Benefits Amendment Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Public Sector Construction Projects Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 61: The Apprenticeship and Certification Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 4: The Minimum Wage Adjustment Act, 2022 (Employment Standards Code Amended)
Download MFL Submission on Bill 44: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Minimum Wage)
Download Bill 2: The Public Services Sustainability Repeal Act
Download MFL Legislative Submission Template for Bill 2: The Public Services Sustainability Repeal Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Retail Business Hours of Operation Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Public Utilities and Ratepayer Protection and Regulatory Reform Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Labour Relations Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 12: The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 12: The Red Tape Reduction and Government Efficiencies Act, 2018
Download MFL Submission on Bill 24: The Social Services Appeal Board Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 28: The Public Sector Construction Projects (Tendering) Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 20: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (2)
Download MFL Submission on Bill 219: The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act (Inappropriate or Unsafe Footwear)
Download MFL Submission to the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) Review
Download MFL Submission on Bill 27: The Elections Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 31: The Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 24: The Red Tape Reduction and Government Efficiency Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 30: The Local Vehicles for Hire Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 25: The Cannabis Harm Prevention Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 26: The Elections Financing Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 19: The Efficiency Manitoba Act
Download Submission on Bill 29: The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 28: The Public Services Sustainability Act
Download MFL Submission on Manitoba’s Discussion Paper on a Proposed Accessibility Standard for Employment
Download Submission to the Apprenticeship & Certification Board re. Powerline Technician Trade Regulation
Download Submission to the Provincial Standing Committee on Justice RE. Bill 8: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Leave for Serious Injury or Illness and Extension of Compassionate Care Leave)
Download Submission to Manitoba Legislature on Bill 34, The Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act
Download Submission to Manitoba Legislature on Bill 2, the Highway Traffic Amendment Act (safety of workers in highway construction zones)
Download Submission to Manitoba Legislature on Bill 26, The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
Download Submission to Manitoba Legislature on Bill 31, The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
Download Submission to Manitoba Legislature on Bill 18, The Public Schools Amendment Act (Safe and Inclusive Schools)
Download Bill 30 Supported by MFL
Download 2022 MFL Workplace Health and Safety Report Card
Download MFL Submission on Bill 29 – The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 38 – The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Traffic Safety Measures)
Download 2022 Review of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act
Download 2022 MFL Workplace Health and Safety Report Card
Download Legislative Submission for the Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
Download 2019 Health and Safety Report Card
Download MFL Submission on Bill 12: The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 219: The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act (Inappropriate or Unsafe Footwear)
Download MFL Submission to Employment and Social Development Canada, Labour Program re: Harassment and Violence
Download Workplace Safety and Health Act review: Submission
Download 2013 MFL Workplace Safety and Health Report Card
Download MFL Submission to the Five Year Review of the Workplace Safety & Health Act
Download MFL Submission to Chief Prevention Officer’s Review of Workplace Injury/Illness Prevention
Download 2012 Workplace Safety Report Card
Download Making it Home Safely from Work: A Report Card on Manitoba Political Parties
Download Psychological Harassment and Bullying in Manitoba Workplaces
Download 2022 Review of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 4: The Minimum Wage Adjustment Act, 2022
Download MFL Submission on Bill 24 – The Workers Compensation Amendment Act
Download WCB Resource Guide for Worker Advocates
Download MFL Submission to The Workers Compensation Act (WCA) Review
Download Legislative Submission for the Workers Compensation Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission to External Review of WCB Rate Model (claims suppression)
Download MFL Submission to WCB Consultation on Workplace Injury & Illness Prevention Infrastructure
Download An Investigation into the Incidence of WCB Claims Suppression
Download Template for Union Submissions to The Workers Compensation Act (WCA) Review
Download 2023 Manitoba Budget Submission
Download 2020 Manitoba Budget Submission
Download MFL Submission on Manitoba Budget 2019
Download 2018 Provincial Budget Submission
Download 2017 Provincial Budget Submission
Download MFL presentation to Winnipeg City Council on 2013 Operating Budget
Download MFL Discussion Paper on Post Secondary Education Tuition
Download Manitoba Federation of Labour Policy Book
Download MFL presents Brief on the a Accessibility Advisory Council Act
Download Save Lake Winnipeg
Download Issue Report: Investing in Front-Line Health Care
Download MFL Submission to the Federal Labour Program Consultation on Prohibiting Replacement Workers
Download Legislative Submission for the Retail Business Hours of Operation Act
Download MFL Key Messages / Fact Sheet on Bill 16 – the Labour Relations Amendment Act
Download Legislative Submission for the Labour Relations Amendment Act
Download MFL Submission on Bill 20: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (2)
Download MFL Submission on Bill 28: The Public Services Sustainability Act
Download Public Services Sustainability Act Fact Sheet
Download Report of the LMRC Labour Caucus on the Elimination of Card Check Fast Track Certification
Download Work/Life Balance: Why Fair Labour Laws Matter to Working Families
Download MFL Submission on Bill 4: The Minimum Wage Adjustment Act, 2022 (Employment Standards Code Amended)
Download MFL Submission on Bill 44: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Minimum Wage)
Download Submission to the Apprenticeship & Certification Board re. Powerline Technician Trade Regulation
Download Submission to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communications RE. Bill C-10: An Act to Amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act
Download Presentation to the Standing Committee on International Trade RE Trans Pacific Partnership
Download Submission to the Province of Manitoba on Sunday Shopping
Download A Fair Minimum Wage for Manitoba: Voter’s Guide
Download Briefing Note on the proposed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Download New West Partnership – Labour’s View
Download Labour mobility and the Red Seal program
Download Policy Book 2024