Publications

NEWS RELEASE: Federation of Labour Launches Workplace Heat Stress Campaign   

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 9, 2025  ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) launched a workplace heat stress campaign today to address the growing issue of excessive heat in workplaces.  “Heat exposure is a life-threatening occupational hazard with serious short- and long-term consequences – and it can escalate dangerously fast,” said NLFL President Jessica McCormick. “As our planet warms,…

NEWS RELEASE: National Day of Mourning a Time to Remember and Fight for Safer Workplaces 

For Immediate Release:   Thursday, April 24, 2025  ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) and workers across the province will gather on April 28th to mark the National Day of Mourning.   “In 2024, according to WorkplaceNL statistics, 26 workers in this province died because of a workplace illness or injury. That’s 11 more than the…

2025 Day of Mourning

On the Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job (April 28), the labour movement remembers the workers we’ve lost and we commit to fight harder than ever for strong and enforceable laws, safe and healthy workplaces and to make sure that employers and law makers are held to account no matter what.  Because one workplace death…

NLFL STATEMENT – Federal Tariff Support Measures Inadequate for Needs of Workers 

—  On Friday, March 7 the federal government announced the initial round of measures to support the economy and protect workers.   Details can be found here – https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tariff-supports-canada-1.7477536   And here – https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/03/fighting-for-canadian-workers-and-businesses.html  These initial tariff protection measures reveal an inadequate response to the crisis facing our members. The announced actions fall short of providing the comprehensive support workers across our…

Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short for Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador 

NEWS RELEASE   Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short for Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador  For Immediate Release: Friday, February 14, 2025  ST. JOHN’S, NL – Today, the provincial government announced a $0.40 increase to the minimum wage, effective April 1, 2025, tied to the Consumer Price Index. While this adjustment acknowledges the need for change, it fails to adequately address the challenges faced…

STATEMENT: 30-day Tariff Pause and Next Steps

As you are likely aware, a 30-day pause on the tariffs has been put in place after a call between Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump.   This is welcome news in terms of the impact this would have on workers and our economy. However, at this stage, this is a pause, and if the past month has taught us anything,…

U.S. Tariffs: Labour Federation Calls for Bold, United Response to Protect Workers and Economy  

The U.S. administration announced yesterday a 25% tariff on essentially all Canadian exports, with the exception of oil and gas. These tariffs will hurt workers and their families on both sides of the border. The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is reiterating our call for a united and strong response, including measures that will protect workers, our communities,…

NLFL 2025 Provincial Budget Submission

Newfoundland and Labrador stands at a pivotal moment in its history. While major energy and infrastructure projects offer pathways to prosperity, we face significant challenges from global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, volatile markets, and the threat of protectionist trade policies, particularly from our American neighbours.   These challenges pose serious risks to our economy, communities, and the workforce that drives…

Comprehensive Strategy Needed to Meet Future Labour Demands in Newfoundland and Labrador

As discussions intensify around the recently announced Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling on the provincial government to develop a long-term, comprehensive strategy addressing the workforce requirements for the proposed large-scale projects. “The provincial government projects that the four MOU initiatives will create approximately 5,000 direct jobs and 4,500 indirect…

Removing Sick Note Requirement for Workers a Positive Step

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) welcomes the proposed changes to the Labour Standards Act that will remove the requirement for workers to provide a medical note after three consecutive days of sick leave. The policy change still allows employers to implement their own policies regarding sick notes. “This is a good first step by the government on…