Publications

Child Care Now-NL Welcomes ECE Benefits Announcement

Local child care advocates are celebrating progress made to improve working conditions for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) with the announcement that the provincial government is committing to introduce a medical benefits plan for ECEs.  “There is no greater feeling than knowing you are appreciated. We welcome this week’s announcement by Minister Howell, especially during ECE Week. ECEs province-wide welcome the…

Newfoundland & Labrador Day of Mourning 2024

In 2023, 15 workers in this province died because of workplace illness or injury. That’s 15 families left to mourn and wonder how this could happen? On the Day of Mourning, 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…

New Report Highlights Childcare Workforce in Crisis

Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in Newfoundland and Labrador have reached a breaking point according to survey results compiled by local childcare advocates. According to a recent survey, 62 percent of ECEs will have to leave the profession in order to secure benefits and 42 percent will consider leaving the field because of low wages. The report, “The Childcare Crisis is…

2024 Provincial Budget

Labour leaders gathered in St. John’s today to review the 2024 provincial budget.  In previous years, union representatives would participate in a budget lock-in and receive a briefing from Finance Department officials in advance of the budget being tabled in the House of Assembly. Due to the ongoing protests outside Confederation Building, the government cancelled stakeholder briefings.  The NLFL is…

16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence

November 25 marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign to raise awareness and support activism to end violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people. Everyone should be able to live their life feeling safe and secure. However, for far too many people in our community, gender-based violence is a daily reality. Seven…

Statement from Atlantic Federation of Labour on the Election of Mary Shortall as NDP President

The Atlantic Federations of Labour are thrilled with Mary Shortall’s election as President of the New Democratic Party of Canada at the recent national convention in Hamilton, Ontario. Mary Shortall, a well-respected labour leader and former president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Additionally, we are proud…

Minimum Wage Increase Is Too Little, Too Late

On October 1, minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador will finally reach $15 per hour, nearly five years after labour and community organizers first launched a campaign calling for the increase. With rising costs of living and an affordability crisis, this increase in the minimum wage will still leave many working families living below the poverty line. “When you consider…