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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 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,…

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…

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,…

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…

Federation of Labour Calling for A United Front in Face of Trump’s Tariff Threats

Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) President, Jessica McCormick, is calling on the provincial and federal governments to work together and with all affected parties to confront the threat of massive trade tariffs by the incoming American Administration.  “If enacted, Trump’s proposed 25% tariff would have a devastating impact on workers, jobs, our economy, and our province as a…

Government Must Put Workers and Their Families First in Fall Sitting of the House of Assembly

As the House of Assembly returns for the Fall sitting, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling on MHAs to put workers and their families at the top of their agenda.  “Workers are the backbone of our province. Workers and their labour drive the economy,  provide vital public services, and move our province forward. Yet, it’s workers…

Federation of Labour Calls for Increase to Income Replacement Rate for Injured Workers

Following the announcement by WorkplaceNL that employers will continue to receive a discount on assessment rates for 2025, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour is calling on the provincial government to increase the Income Replacement Rate (IRR) for workers. The average assessment rate paid by employers in Newfoundland and Labrador will remain at $1.73 per $100 of assessment earnings…

Minimum Wage Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador Deserve Better

On October 1, 2024, minimum wage increases were announced in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the minimum wage remains unchanged at $15.60 per hour, nearly $10 less than what the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives recently calculated as a living wage that would cover basic expenses. After years of worker advocacy, minimum wage rates…