Labour Matters is a product of the Trade Union Research Collective. The Collective's goal is to promote greater understanding of the positive role unions play in the workplace, in the labour market, in the community, and in wider society. This page is intended as a resource for those interested in fair labour practices and progressive public services, the rights of unionized and non-unionized workers, the role of unions, and more.
Labour Matters
- Safe roads and safe workers a declining reality for Manitoba Infrastructure. Report here.August 24, 2021 | Manitoba OfficeTake a look at the differences in what a Living Wage looks like for Manitoban's around the Province. Watch the report launch here.December 3, 2020 | Manitoba OfficeCheck out the Manitoba APB newspaper!April 16, 2020 | Manitoba Office
- November 1, 2021 | Manitoba Office
The Impact of One-Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Manitoba Work Force
August 24, 2021 | Manitoba OfficeWorkers Perspectives on Privatization and Contracting out of Manitoba Infrastructure
August 27, 2020 | Manitoba OfficeLived Experiences of Manitoba Workers & Policy Implications
Featured Commentary
Featured Commentary
Our ongoing series dedicated to Canada’s changing labour market, brings Canadian workers into mainstream discourse and reminds everyone of the crucial role they play in national and regional economies. Read past issues of Work Life and our other labour-related commentary here.
Featured Series
Featured Series
Unions have played a critical role in reducing inequality and enhancing democracy in Canada—but there are forces working to undermine union strength. Read more in our series on the Rand Formula.