Publications

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…

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…