Manitoba Federation Of Labour

• Manitoba’s minimum wage to rise this weekend, but some say it still lags living wage

  The Manitoba Federation of Labour says even with the October increase, it's still not a living wage in 2023.

  Economy

  Mar 31, 2023
  
• Manitoba government introduces bill to enact promised minimum wage increase

  The Manitoba government has introduced a bill in the legislature to formally enact a raise in the minimum wage.

  Politics

  Nov 18, 2022
  
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• Supreme Court will not hear appeal of Manitoba’s public sector wage freeze

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from unions that consider the Manitoba government's public-sector wage freeze a violation of collective bargaining rights.

  Politics

  Oct 27, 2022
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• Manitoba to boast Canada’s lowest minimum wage when rate increases in Saskatchewan

  The Manitoba Federation of Labour says having the lowest minimum wage in Canada leaves many workers in poverty and will be an embarrassment.

  Economy

  May 4, 2022
• Manitoba unions want Supreme Court to weigh in on public sector wage freeze case

  A coalition of unions says it is asking the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case in order to protect collective bargaining rights.

  Politics

  Nov 3, 2021
• Manitoba government plans to appeal ruling that quashed wage freeze

  The Manitoba government is appealing a court ruling that quashed a wage freeze for 120,000 public-sector workers.

  Aug 17, 2020
• Province hints at raising Manitoba’s minimum wage after freeze

  The Manitoba government is hinting at an increase to the province's minimum wage following a freeze last year and another deadlock between labour and management advisers.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2017
• Manitoba government workers could see wage decrease, reduced work week

  Manitoba public-sector workers may be facing a reduced work week and government-imposed wage settlements. The Pallister government has served notice to its public-sector unions it intends to pursue wide-ranging legislation to control wages.

  Feb 10, 2017
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• Manitoba has too many bargaining units; Premier pushing public sector unions for more changes

  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he wants to see fewer bargaining units in the public sector, and is hoping union leaders will agree to a reduction.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2016