We can’t afford to wait. It’s time for paid sick days for every worker in Canada. In advance of the federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers’ meeting, provincial and territorial federations of labour are united in demanding that provincial and territorial governments guarantee seamless access to universal, permanent and adequate employer-paid sick days for all workers. More

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Statement by Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck regarding the Pallister government’s changes to apprenticeship ratios:  The Pallister government has decided to make workplaces less safe for thousands of apprentices in our province.  This government’s recent regulatory change to the minimum journeyperson to apprenticeship ratio from 1:1 to 2:1 effectively means that apprentices will

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The Manitoba Labour movement mourns the death of a CUPE health care worker from Victoria General Hospital who lost their life from COVID-19. We are saddened by this loss and hope the family, coworkers and friends of our fallen worker can provide each other comfort and support. Every worker who goes into work deserves to

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Statement by MFL President Kevin Rebeck on the Pallister government’s Throne Speech: Manitobans are concerned right now. They are concerned about keeping themselves and their loved ones safe from COVID-19. They are concerned about their jobs, and they are concerned about the future.   People are waiting far too long to get a COVID-19 test, forcing

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As published in the Winnipeg Free Press, October 1, 2020.  THE COVID-19 pandemic has shown how we all rely on workers whose wages are too low to pay the bills, even with full-time work. These workers deserve our thanks, but they also deserve to be paid enough to make ends meet. Having a job and

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