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WINNIPEG—Unifor leaders met with Manitoba’s Minister of Finance and Energy Adrien Sala and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Tracy Schmidt to advocate for the protection and expansion of energy sector jobs, as well as to address the critical issue of fugitive methane emissions. This meeting was part of Unifor’s broader "Keep It In the Pipe" campaign, which emphasizes reducing methane emissions and ensuring good jobs remain in the pipeline.
During the discussions, Unifor representatives highlighted the need for reducing reliance on contractors in Manitoba and stressed the importance of improving labour relations within the energy sector. The union also expressed its commitment to actively engage with the Manitoba government as it develops its provincial energy and climate change strategies.
“A New Democrat government truly matters for Manitoba’s workers,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director. Unifor’s delegation included national representatives Suzanne King and Wally Ewanicke and Energy Council members Jay Devaney, Dirk Tolman, and Ryan Coombs.
Unifor representatives said the meeting underscores the importance of collaboration between labour and government in building a sustainable energy future that prioritizes both fighting climate change and good jobs.
