Publications

MEDIA RELEASE: WorkplaceNL’s Injury Fund Hits 139.5% Funded: Federation of Labour Says It’s Time to Raise Benefits for Injured Workers, Not Just Rebates for Employers 

For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 9, 2026  ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling on the provincial government to increase the income replacement benefits for injured workers, following the release of WorkplaceNL’s 2025 Annual Report showing the Injury Fund is now funded at 139.5 per cent.  “WorkplaceNL is not just meeting its funding target, it is now well past it,”…

Young Workers’ Survey

The NLFL Young Workers’ Committee is inviting all young workers aged 35 and under to share their experiences and help shape its priorities over the next three years. The survey below is anonymous. Survey – HERE This is an opportunity to highlight the challenges young workers are facing across Newfoundland and Labrador – from the cost of living and job…

Protections for Workers Must Be Part of Government’s AI Policy Review 

ST. JOHN’S, NL – A string of high-profile stories relating to the governments’ (both current and former) use of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a growing conversation about how this rapidly evolving technology is used by our government and across the public service. “We need to ensure that the use of AI by our government is thoroughly reviewed and that…

Federation of Labour Calls for Government Action on the Eve of the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job

For Immediate Release:   Monday, April 27, 2026  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 for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job.   “In 2025, according to WorkplaceNL statistics, 17 workers in our province lost their lives due to workplace injuries or illness. In the…

2026 Day of Mourning Ceremonies

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…

NEWS RELEASE: Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short as Living Wage Gap Widens Across Newfoundland and Labrador 

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 31, 2026  ST. JOHN’S, NL – Despite a scheduled 35-cent increase to the provincial minimum wage set for tomorrow, workers in Newfoundland and Labrador remain caught in a crisis of affordability, with data revealing that a minimum wage job is not enough to cover basic living expenses. While framed as a predictable approach, tying increases solely to the…

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,…