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New report from the Manitoba Federation of Labour focused on solutions to Manitoba’s growing epidemic of workplace violence
(Winnipeg) – Manitoba has a long-standing and growing epidemic of workplace violence, and today the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) released a report which includes workers’ firsthand accounts of violence in areas like healthcare, education, emergency response, security, public transit and retail. The report also includes recommendations for government and employers to act in reducing…
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Employers receive another windfall from WCB even though workplace health and safety trends are going in the wrong direction
WCB has paid $600 million to employers since 2019 (Winnipeg) – The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) is calling on the provincial government to legislate an end to the Workers Compensation Board’s (WCB) annual surplus payouts to employers until several concerning workplace health and safety trends are reversed, MFL president Kevin Rebeck said today. “The…
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Manitoba’s unions mark National Day of Mourning
(Winnipeg) – Today, Manitoba’s unions marked the National Day of Mourning, a day to honour workers who have been killed or suffered injuries or illness at work, with a walk from the Union Centre to Winnipeg’s Memorial Park followed by a ceremony in front of the Workers Memorial. Every year, over 1,000 Canadian workers lose…
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Music Professionals of Manitoba votes to join the Manitoba Federation of Labour
(Winnipeg) – Members of the Music Professionals of Manitoba Local 190 (MPM) have voted to affiliate to the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL), MPM President Charmaine Bacon and MFL President Kevin Rebeck announced today. Local 190 is proud to unite with the Manitoba Federation of Labour, recognizing that collective representation strengthens our ability to advocate…
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Small minimum wage increase falls short of what workers need to afford the essentials
Statement by MFL President Kevin Rebeck in response to Manitoba’s minimum wage increase to $16.40 set for October 1: The small 40 cent increase to the minimum wage announced today falls well short of what minimum wage earners need to afford essentials like groceries and rent. No one should work full time and still live…