Manitoba Labour Management Review Committee

The Committee comprised of representatives of business and labour provides a forum for discussion of labour and management issues. The Committee's mandate is to promote a harmonious labour relations climate and to foster effective labour management cooperation in support of the economic and social well being of Manitobans. When legislative changes are contemplated by the government, the LMRC generally acts as a consultative body.

Recent Activities

Review of Section 87.1 – 87.3 of The Labour Relations Act

On October 1, 2007, the Minister of Labour and Immigration requested the Labour Management Review Committee to review and report on the operations of Section 87.1 to 87.3 of The Labour Relations Act (the Act). These sections of the Act contain provisions for alternate dispute settlement following a work stoppage of at least 60 days.

• Labour Management Review Committee Report, March 2, 2009 (pdf)
• Rapport du comité d'étude des relations syndicales-patronales, Le 2 mars 2009 (pdf)

Comprehensive changes to Employment Standards Code passed by Manitoba Legislature

News Release: Legislation to Include Three New, Unpaid Family Responsibility/Sick Days, New Protection for Children

• News Release and Backgrounder, November 17, 2006
• Labour Management Review Committee Report - November 9, 2006
• Labour Management Review Committee Report - May 18, 2006
• The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act

Employment Standards Code Review

The October 2005 speech from the Throne announced that the Manitoba Government would introduce amendments to the Province's Employment Standards Code (the Code) in the 2005/06 session of the Legislature.

In a November 10, 2005, Press Release, Minister Nancy Allan invited stakeholders and the public to share their views on the Code and suggestions on improving the Code to:

• reflect the realities of today's economy by increasing flexibility and modernizing coverage, compliance and protection
• reflect the changing face of today's labour force and the demands on today's families

The specific areas addressed in the review are outlined in the Discussion Guide, "Employment Standards for Modern Workplaces and Modern Families".

A public consultation process generated 38 oral presentations at 5 public meetings held throughout the province and 70 written submissions.

Written submissions can be viewed here.

A summary report by the Chairperson of the Employment Standards Code Review based on the input received at the public meetings can be accessed here.

Option for legislative change currently under review.

Chair: Michael D. Werier

Secretary
Manitoba Labour and Immigration
614 - 401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB   R3C 0P8
Telephone: (204) 945-8253
Fax: (204) 948-2085

e-mail: lmsd@gov.mb.ca