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Updated December 17

MFL Women's Committee News

The MFL Women's Committee includes the following people.
Chair - Sister Charlene Matheson - CEP Local 830
Vice-Chair - Sister Monique Edwards - IAM&AW Local 2603
Recorder - Sister Arlene Macklem - CUPE Local 998
Full List of Committee members

Manitoba's Labour Minister spoke at Day of Remembrance - Empowerment Fair on December 4

Helen Armstrong - A Voice for Women in the 1919 Strike

Sister in Focus - Shirley Lord

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What is the Manitoba Federation of Labour's Women's Committee?

The MFL Women's Committee, which was formed in 1985, is a standing committee of the Manitoba Federation of Labour. The committee was formed as a result of a resolution passed at a MFL Convention.

Who Is On The Committee?

Affiliates to the Manitoba Federation of Labour appoint or elect members to sit on the committee. A list of current members of the MFL Women's Committee is available on this web site.

What Does the Committee Do?

  • Makes recommendations to the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council
  • Makes recommendations to resolutions to the MFL Convention
  • Liaises with other women's groups
  • Fundraising for women's shelters
  • Holds conferences and workshops
  • Holds monthly meetings
  • Produces brochrues to distribute to affiliates
  • Organizes the December 6 Memorial Luncheon
  • Organizes March 8 International Women's Day event
  • Provides updates to Women's Committee page on web site

Issues of Interest to the Women's Committee

  • Technological change
  • Sexual harassment
  • Pay equity
  • Pensions
  • Women and unions
  • Child care
  • Pornography/sex trade
  • Sexism in unions
  • Part-time work/cottage industries
  • Violence against women
  • Organizing
  • Family rights
  • Workplace health hazards
  • Women's health

And many other issues that reflect the concerns of women and what affects them.

How Do You Join?

To be a member of the MFL Women's Committee, you must be elected or appointed by your union. The monthly meetings are scheduled yearly. The times and dates of the meetings are listed on this Web site. The meetings are held at the Union Centre, 275 Broadway.