Manitoba government praises UFCW Canada for “solidarity” in migrant farm worker victory

Winnipeg – May 17, 2013 – Watch Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Christine Melnick thanking UFCW Canada for its "working on behalf of seasonal agricultural workers” in helping migrant farm workers to gain access to public healthcare.

On May 16, the Manitoba NDP government announced that effective this summer seasonal agricultural workers – who work in some of the most dangerous jobs in the country – will be eligible for public health coverage while they work in the province. You can watch the Minister’s full comments courtesy of YouTube.

To read UFCW Canada’s full statement about this victory for Canada’s farm workers and migrant worker rights, please see Canada’s leading union “commends” Manitoba government for extending healthcare coverage.