Union Bug Blog
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Nov 18, 2019 -
Union-province showdown begins Monday
In this editorial published November 16, 2019 in the Winnipeg Free Press, MFL President, Kevin Rebeck, explains the background behind the Manitoba labour movement's challenge of Bill 28 (Public Services Sustainability Act).
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Sep 30, 2016 -
Manitoba Falls Behind on Minimum Wage
In a recent open letter to the Manitoba Premier, Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) President, Kevin Rebeck along with 60 community, labour and non-profit organizations called on the premier to do the right thing and increase the minimum wage. The MGEU is a proud signatory to this letter, and I encourage all MGEU members to join the call for our Provincial Government to extend a hand to working families in our community.
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Jun 15, 2016 -
Bill 7 will make it even harder for everyday Manitobans to join a union
The Pallister government’s changes to the union certification rules are fixing a problem that just doesn’t exist, and only makes it harder for everyday Manitobans to join a union.