Strikes Currently in Progress

CNIB Winnipeg
A strike/lockout by 19 Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) workers in Winnipeg began on March 15. The employer has announced that the services normally provided by the locked out workers will be delivered by CNIB employees from Brandon and Saskatchewan. The key issue is the employer's demand for a reduction in paid sick leave and long-term disability benefits even though the workers are already paid between $5 and $6 an hour less than workers at other non-profit organizations. The CNIB workers agreed to a wage freeze in the first year of a contract and to the employers wage proposal for the second year in an effort to appease the company. The CNIB rejected the union's suggestion to take the benefits issue to arbitration. Contract negotiations had been underway for almost a year before the strike/lockout began.

A solidarity picket in their support will be held at the CNIB offices at 1080 Portage Avenue this Thursday, March 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please take part in this show of solidarity for these UFCW Local 832 members.

Tembec Pine Falls
260 plant workers (United Steelworkers) and 20 office workers (COPE)
Strike Began September 1
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Help During a Strike or Lockout

If you're anticipate being involved in a strike or lockout, or you may be laid off, check this out - information that will help you cope with the financial and other stresses of your situation.

MFL Endorsed Boycotts

Non-Union Canada Post Franchise Outlets
In support of CUPW campaign against privatization.

Privately owned wine stores in Manitoba
In support of the MGEU over privatization of Manitoba's liquor distribution system, the loss of unionized jobs, the loss of government revenue that funds vital services and the loss of regulatory control over an addictive substance.

Horizon Milling/Robin Hood Products
The company locked out 61 workers on April 25, 2007, in response to the workers request for a fair and equitable collective agreement. (details)

Essex Kent Mushroom, Essex Continental Dist., Unionville Farms
In support of Rol-Land Farms Inc. in Kingsville, Ontario. Workers there have chosen UFCW Canada to represent them, but the owner refuses to recognize the union as the bargaining agent.

Philips Electronics Products
About 125 members of United Steelworkers of America Local 7812 in Saint- Jerome, Quebec, have been employed at Philips for a number of years. The company is transferring its production to Brazil.