The Manitoba Federation of Labour supports the joint action by the Manitoba Child Care Association and the Child Care Coalition of Manitoba to convince the government to establish a Commission on Early Learning Child Care.  Currently the government of Manitoba is conducting two public consultations – Manitoba’s Child Care Consultation and the Starting Strong Starting…

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Manitoba Finance Minister Jennifer Howard has been awarded the 2013 UFCW Canada – AWA Award for her “relentless and selfless service to the farm workers’ struggle.”  The United Food and Commercial Workers and the Agriculture Workers Alliance created the annual awards to recognize individuals contributions to the struggle to improve the lives of agricultural workers.…

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The MFL Women’s Committee has released details of its 2013 Poinsettia Fundraiser.  The proceeds of the sale of red, creamy white or peppermint coloured poinsettias while be directed to the Women’s Memorial Fund. For more information. click here.

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More than 100 union members from a number of unions rallied in front of the Manitoba Legislature in late October, asking the government of Manitoba to investigate the the state of staffing levels in privately owned long term personal care homes in the province. The rally was organized by CUPE Manitoba to draw attention to understaffed facilities…

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When Bill 26, the historic Accessibility Rights for Manitobans Act, goes to legislative hearings on October 29, Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) President Kevin Rebeck will be there to make a presentation on behalf of the MFL’s 96,000 members. Rebeck’s submission expresses strong support for Bill 26 and urges its speedy passage and implementation. He will focus on…

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