MFL Statement on Progressive Conservative Caucus’ Decision to Delay Legislation that will Help Working People

The Manitoba Federation of Labour is appalled that every Progressive Conservative MLA has decided to hold up Bill 9: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act, a bill that will ensure that sick and vulnerable workers have the job-protected leave required to access the federal EI sickness benefits that were expanded from 17 weeks to 27 weeks in 2022. Because of these PC delay tactics, it is possible that a worker could access the 27-week EI sickness benefits but still be terminated by their employer after their leave lasts more than 17 weeks. Read more here.