The Province of Manitoba released this good news bargaining update today: December 30, 2015 PROVINCE AND MGEU REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT A tentative agreement has been reached between the Manitoba government and the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) for their main contract, Premier Selinger announced today. “More than 14,000 Manitoba civil servants provide invaluable…

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The Canadian Labour Congress is celebrating today’s announcement that the federal government is banning the manufacture, import, export and use of asbestos. “We can all breathe easier,” said CLC president Hassan Yussuff. “This is good public health policy that will, without question, save lives for generations to come.” “Canada’s unions, along with survivors and health…

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News from MGEU: Members working at the Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home (PCH), Local 367, in Nelson House will be on strike by month’s end if the employer doesn’t improve its offer. After reaching a strike mandate in October – following six years of fighting for wage parity with counterparts in other areas of the province…

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Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck expressed disappointment in the priorities contained in the government’s Speech from the Throne. “The Premier recently said that he respects collective bargaining and the thousands of Manitoba workers who deliver the vital services families count on, but that’s clearly not the case,” said Rebeck. “In this throne speech,…

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Thursday, September 29, 2016 MFL News MFL and over 60 organizations call of increase to minimum wage. In an open letter today, MFL President Kevin Rebeck and more than 60 community, labour and non-profit organizations called on Premier Pallister to increase the minimum wage. “Minimum wage earners are moms and dads, everyday folks, who are…

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