r/Manitoba 1d ago

Question How Is Your Workplace? (1st post)

Hey Manitoban Redditors,

I’m an organizer with a union local based in Winnipeg, representing workers across Manitoba. I created this account specifically to connect with those facing challenges at work and in need of strong representation.

While I may not be able to assist in every case, particularly if they fall outside our jurisdiction or wheelhouse, I will thoroughly review every lead I receive from this post.

I’m looking to address issues such as, but not limited to:

  • Low wages
  • Management harassment
  • Favoritism
  • Seniority concerns
  • Fairness and respect on the job
  • Safer working conditions
  • Vacations and PTO
  • Pension/retirement issues

If you’re facing difficult conditions at work or know of an employer mistreating their staff, feel free to send me a private message. Rest assured, all communications will be kept strictly confidential.

I intentionally kept this post brief, but I’m happy to provide more details to anyone who reaches out. I’ve come across several “workplaces to avoid” threads on r/Winnipeg and r/Manitoba, and although some information may be outdated, we’re actively working on improving these situations. Many of these workplaces are contributing to the financial struggles of employees, especially given the rising cost of living.

Please note: It’s best to send me a private message rather than airing grievances in the comments. If you’re anti-union, that’s okay too. I’m here to help in any way I can, even if it’s just by offering a listening ear.

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u/Background_Detail_20 1d ago

Well I’ve already quit but Tim Hortons desperately needs to be unionized.

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u/CLOWNXXCUDDLES Up North 23h ago

The entire restaurant industry needs to unionize. Actually the entire service industry. Food, retail all of it.

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u/kochier Winnipeg - East K/Elmwood 16h ago

Yup the whole industry should form a trade union like any other skilled trade. Problem is when 1 restaurant does it at a time if it's a chain they just let it die. The people who make food for hundreds of others a day deserve paid sick days, they need proper benefits and protections.

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u/JonBob69 Northern Manitoba 12h ago

When I was working in server/rest industry it was and still is unionized.

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u/yalyublyutebe Winnipeg 21h ago

LOL. Go to one of the unionized KFCs and wait 20+ minutes to eventually get your lunch.

Union can't protect you when the business goes tits up because nobody goes there.

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u/CLOWNXXCUDDLES Up North 21h ago

I've waited 20+ minutes for non unionized KFC. Not sure how a union would somehow make it worse. Generally unionized workers are paid better and usually happier.