Publications

Labour Day 2024 in Newfoundland and Labrador

This Labour Day, Canada’s unions are fighting against an anti-worker agenda. We’re protecting workers’ hard-won gains and building a Canada where everyone can thrive. Join the campaign. Visit workerstogether.ca to find out how. This year, workers, unions and community leaders will gather in the following regions on Monday, September 2 to celebrate Labour Day: St. John’sUnion walk starting at Quidi…

Government Fails to Hold Employers Accountable for Workplace Injuries and Fatalities

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling for immediate action from the provincial government to address significant shortfalls in serious incident investigations by the Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Department of Digital Government and Service N.L. A lack of resources and improvements to the system resulted in 1 in 4 serious incident investigations that were…

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…

Opening the Door to Ride Share Must Include Protections for Workers

St. John’s, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour responded to today’s announcement on a provincial approach to ride sharing by calling on government to ensure ride-hailing companies comply with Newfoundland and Labrador labour legislation and ensure drivers have labour protections. “As demand for more accessible transit options grows, government must also ensure workers are safe and treated…

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…

Adjustments to Employment Insurance Qualifications Will Worsen Affordability Crisis for Newfoundland and Labrador Workers

St. John’s, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to provide support to workers in Newfoundland and Labrador who will be impacted by changes to Employment Insurance qualifications. “The affordability crisis means that programs like Employment Insurance are more critical than ever.  Recent changes to unemployment rates…

Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President Jessica McCormick speaking up for Newfoundland and Labrador workers at premiers’ meeting

Winnipeg — Workers and families are looking to Canada’s premiers to work with the labour movement for concrete action to fix health care, make life more affordable and ensure good, sustainable union jobs in a changing economy, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President Jessica McCormick said today. McCormick, who is joining labour federation presidents from across Canada at this…