Publications

2024 Pre-Budget Submission

In Budget 2024, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour recommends that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invest in a strong, people-centred economy that provides good jobs and a sustainable future for all workers. The NLFL recommendations for Budget 2024 focus on: securing a sustainable future for workers through a just transition; strengthening labour standards and workers’ rights; raising…

16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence

November 25 marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign to raise awareness and support activism to end violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people. Everyone should be able to live their life feeling safe and secure. However, for far too many people in our community, gender-based violence is a daily reality. Seven…

WorkplaceNL Announces 2024 Assessment Rate and MCAE Increase

WorkplaceNL has announced that effective January 1, 2024, the average assessment rate paid by employers will increase by 2.4% to $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings. According to WorkplaceNL, this increase is attributable to rising claims costs, including from wage-loss benefits and health care services for workers, primarily due to inflation. For the sixth consecutive year, WorkplaceNL has provided employers…

Living Wage Focus Groups

Living wage rates are being calculated for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our calculations are based on the Canadian Living Wage Framework, which will help us determine the dollar amount workers need to be paid to maintain a decent, minimal standard of living.  As part of that research, hearing from people for whom the living wage would make a…

Statement from Atlantic Federation of Labour on the Election of Mary Shortall as NDP President

The Atlantic Federations of Labour are thrilled with Mary Shortall’s election as President of the New Democratic Party of Canada at the recent national convention in Hamilton, Ontario. Mary Shortall, a well-respected labour leader and former president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Additionally, we are proud…

NLFL Job Posting – Clerk Permanent

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is currently seeking a Clerk – Permanent to join our small but mighty team at our St. John’s Office.  The Clerk is the first point of contact between the NLFL and the public.  This is a key position on our NLFL team that supports the day-to-day operations of our office and helps…