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
Who works for less than a living wage in Manitoba?
Opportunities for Transformational Residential Retrofits
Eleven policies to improve working conditions and social wellbeing
Card-Check, Anti-Scab, and the Case for Rebalancing Manitoba’s Labour Relations
December 22, 2023 | Manitoba Office
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.