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Federation of Labour Releases Budget and Legislative Priorities – Calls for Action on Affordability and Worker Safety 

For Immediate Release:  Monday, March 2, 2026   ST. JOHN’S, NL – As the House of Assembly begins its legislative session, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling on the government to put workers and their families at the heart of its agenda.  “Our province’s economy is powered by the labour, skill, and determination of workers, yet far too many are…

2026 NLFL Provincial Budget Submission

A copy of our Federation’s written provincial budget submission can be found – HERE We were pleased to meet with the Minister of Finance, Hon. Craig Pardy, and senior departmental officials as part of the provincial government’s pre-budget consultation process on February 25, 2026.  During our presentation, we highlighted key issues, including, workers’ rights, occupational health and safety, improving workers’ compensation, addressing the cost-of-living crisis, and the…

Job Posting: Worker Advisor

Title: Worker Advisor  Status: Temporary, Full-Time, Unionized (Limited term contract to fill leave of absence)  Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador  Immediate Supervisor: NLFL President  Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary, pension and benefits in accordance with Unifor Local 597 Collective Agreement  Application Deadline: End of business day, Friday, November 21, 2025  The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is currently seeking a Worker Advisor to join our small but…

Canada’s Federations of Labour Issue Joint Statement in Solidarity with Alberta Teachers, Condemning Alberta’s Use of Notwithstanding Clause

Canada’s Federations of Labour, representing over three million workers in every province and territory, today released the following statement: We condemn the Alberta government’s decision to legislate teachers back to work, and its use of the notwithstanding clause to impose a collective agreement. This action is a direct and deliberate attack on the fundamental freedoms of association and collective bargaining,…

NL Federation of Labour Releases 2025 Election Questionnaire Responses and Analysis 

For immediate release:  Wednesday, October 8, 2025  St. John’s, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) today released its analysis of party responses to its 2025 Election Questionnaire, providing workers with a critical tool to inform their vote.  The full questionnaire responses and the NLFL’s analysis are available on the Federation’s Workers Vote election page at https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/  (Direct…

NEWS RELEASE: Federation of Labour Outlines Workers’ Priorities for 2025 Provincial Election

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 16, 2025  ST. JOHN’S, NL – Now that a provincial election has been called, the labour movement is calling on all political parties to present comprehensive plans that put workers and communities first.  “This election presents a critical opportunity to advance workers’ rights and build a fairer and more just province for all – where no…