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New data from Statistics Canada shows the need for government to act on paid sick days for all workers
New data released in a report by Statistics Canada today shows that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the number of Manitoba workers with access to paid sick days at work has increased by less than one percentage point. This report shows that there is a clear need for the Government of
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Manitoba’s unions mark National Day of Mourning
(Winnipeg) – Manitoba’s unions marked the National Day of Mourning today, with a walk from the Union Centre to Winnipeg’s Memorial Park, followed by a ceremony in front of the Workers Memorial. The National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour those who have been killed or suffered injuries or illness at
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Manitoba’s minimum wage still not a living wage
Statement by MFL President Kevin Rebeck in response to the Stefanson government’s announcement that Manitoba’s minimum wage will increase to $15.30 on October 1: Rising prices at the grocery store and in the cost of housing are making it harder for working families to make ends meet, and these high costs are hitting low-income workers
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Labour groups concerned that Stefanson government is considering wage cut for apprentices
Government risks making labour shortage worse. (Winnipeg) – Today, Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck and Manitoba Building Trades Executive Director Tanya Palson raised concerns that the Stefanson government’s current review of apprenticeship wages will leave the door open to rolling back wages for apprentices and making Manitoba’s labour shortage worse. “Manitoba should be
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Manitoba Federation of Labour calls on Government of Manitoba to make sure all provincial health care facilities are SAFE Work certified within five years
Certified safety programs would help reduce high injury rates for health care workers. (Winnipeg) – The Manitoba Federation of Labour is calling on the Stefanson government to commit to ensuring all provincial health care facilities in Manitoba are SAFE Work Certified within five years, after sobering statistics demonstrate that health care has among the highest