Events – Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Labour Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Labour Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:48:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://nlfed.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/83/2025/11/cropped-nlfed_logo_crest_colour-32x32.png Events – Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Labour 32 32 2026 NLFL Labour School https://nlfed.ca/events/2026-labour-school/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:02:02 +0000 https://nlfed.ca/?post_type=events&p=592   Knowledge is power!  The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is happy to announce that we will be hosting a Labour School from November 4 – 6 at The Wilds Resort in Holyrood.     Purpose:   ·      Provide front-line union activists with additional education, training, tools, and skills to better represent and advocate for their members   ·      Build solidarity between unions / union activists.  Labour School Highlights   The Labour School will feature a series of engaging speakers, educational workshops, and skill building sessions.   Workshops include (Note: subject to change) Labour School Details   Dates: November 4 – 6, 2026  Location: The Wilds Resort, HolyroodRegistration Fee: $150    Space is limited. To ensure your union has representation at this School, please register your delegates as...

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Knowledge is power! 

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is happy to announce that we will be hosting a Labour School from November 4 – 6 at The Wilds Resort in Holyrood.    

Purpose:  

·      Provide front-line union activists with additional education, training, tools, and skills to better represent and advocate for their members  

·      Build solidarity between unions / union activists. 

Labour School Highlights  

The Labour School will feature a series of engaging speakers, educational workshops, and skill building sessions.  

Workshops include (Note: subject to change)

Real Talk, Tough Conversations  

Participants will review and practice the basic skills for keeping their cool while navigating tough conversations with folks that disagree with us, or who are being influenced by misinformation. These are useful skills for the workplace, the union and the kitchen table.  

From Myths to Power: A Worker’s Guide to the Economy  

Participants will learn the basics of how the economy works, how to push back on and debunk economic myths, and how to apply this knowledge to core union work like bargaining, member engagement, and policy advocacy. 

Member Mapping

Participants will learn and practice techniques for mapping their unions and workplaces. They will learn how to integrate member maps into strategic planning or organizing campaigns. Drawing on Kevin Millsip’s “Go, Listen, Build” theory for member organizing, in order to “Go” to workers, we must first know who they are, where they work, and what they care about. Participants will leave the workshop with a basic map of their membership and strategies on how to integrate this map into their union’s workplan and strategies. 

Grassroots Leadership in Action 

Provides an overview of the importance and benefit of in-person organizing, with a focus on canvassing on issues important to your union, your community and the labour movement. Participants will develop their organizing and leadership skills with the aim of empowering them to host future in-person actions. 

Worker’s Compensation/OHS

AI and You

Labour School Details  

Dates: November 4 – 6, 2026  
Location: The Wilds Resort, Holyrood
Registration Fee: $150   

Space is limited. To ensure your union has representation at this School, please register your delegates as soon as possible.  

How to Register  

Registration deadline: October 11, 2026  

A registration form has been sent to affiliate heads of unions via email. A form must be fully completed and signed off for each delegate.   

Accessibility Services

If you require accessibility supports to help make the most of your experience at the Labour School, please complete the online form here by October 19, 2026 – ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES FORM: NLFL Labour School (2026)

Who Should Attend?  

Union leaders, local officers, stewards, health and safety representatives/advocates, and any union member who is committed to fighting for workers’ rights in Newfoundland and Labrador.  

Questions?  

Contact Jennifer at jrideout@nlfed.ca  

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]]> International Women’s Day Breakfast: Bread and Roses  https://nlfed.ca/events/international-womens-day-breakfast-bread-and-roses/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:03:35 +0000 https://nlfed.ca/?post_type=events&p=527 Please join us for a special Bread and Roses Breakfast this March, hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress. Date: Friday, March 6 Time: 8am Location: Alt Hotel, Water Street This event celebrates International Women’s Day (March 8) a day when women worldwide unite in solidarity to honour the struggle for equality, reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, and renew our commitment to meaningful change in our workplaces and in our communities. Unions have a long and proud history with this special day, and we look forward to celebrating with you at this...

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]]> Please join us for a special Bread and Roses Breakfast this March, hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress.

Date: Friday, March 6

Time: 8am

Location: Alt Hotel, Water Street

This event celebrates International Women’s Day (March 8) a day when women worldwide unite in solidarity to honour the struggle for equality, reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, and renew our commitment to meaningful change in our workplaces and in our communities.

Unions have a long and proud history with this special day, and we look forward to celebrating with you at this event!

The event includes breakfast and will feature empowering speakers.

Tickets will be $25 each or $150 for a table of six (6). Space is limited, so make sure to purchase your tickets ASAP.

Please contact Jennifer Rideout at jrideout (at) nlfed (dot) ca for tickets or more information.

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]]> 2025 NLFL Triennial Constitutional Convention https://nlfed.ca/events/2025-nlfl-triennial-constitutional-convention/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:22:14 +0000 https://nlfed.ca/?post_type=events&p=486 The Convention info page: www.nlfed.ca/convention2025 

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]]> Solidarity Canvas for Mary Shortall https://nlfed.ca/events/solidarity-canvas-for-mary-shortall/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:26:27 +0000 https://nlfl.nf.ca/?post_type=events&p=371 Join us in supporting Mary Shortall, NDP Candidate for St. John’s East. Mary has always been a huge supporter of Union workers so now let’s give her a little bit of time and help send her to Ottawa to become the next MP for Newfoundland Labrador! Meet in the Avalon Ballroom, Nov.18 on adjournment of the NLFL Conference. Pizza will be served after we canvas. Let’s get this done – Solidarity!

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]]> Join us in supporting Mary Shortall, NDP Candidate for St. John’s East.

Mary has always been a huge supporter of Union workers so now let’s give her a little bit of time and help send her to Ottawa to become the next MP for Newfoundland Labrador!

Meet in the Avalon Ballroom, Nov.18 on adjournment of the NLFL Conference.

Pizza will be served after we canvas.

Let’s get this done – Solidarity!

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]]> March with Unions at St. John’s Pride https://nlfed.ca/events/march-with-unions-at-st-johns-pride/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:14:25 +0000 https://nlfl.nf.ca/?post_type=events&p=310 You’re invited to join union members, activists and allies this Pride season as we participate in the St. John’s Pride Parade! WHEN: Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Downtown St. John’s starting at City Hall All union members are welcome to attend! More details on meet-up location will be shared closer to the parade. Route breakdown: – Starting at St. John’s City Hall – Heading northeast on New Gower St toward Duckworth St for 80 m – Slight right onto Duckworth St for 1.28 km – Turn left onto Cavendish Square for 73 m – Slight left onto...

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]]> You’re invited to join union members, activists and allies this Pride season as we participate in the St. John’s Pride Parade!

WHEN: Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown St. John’s starting at City Hall

All union members are welcome to attend! More details on meet-up location will be shared closer to the parade.

Route breakdown:
– Starting at St. John’s City Hall
– Heading northeast on New Gower St toward Duckworth St for 80 m
– Slight right onto Duckworth St for 1.28 km
– Turn left onto Cavendish Square for 73 m
– Slight left onto Military Rd for 382 m
– Turn right onto Bannerman Rd for 114 m and the Destination will be on the left
The route is approximately 1.92km.

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]]> International Women’s Day 2024 https://nlfed.ca/events/international-womens-day-2024/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:50:38 +0000 https://nlfl.nf.ca/?post_type=events&p=277 International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebrations are March 8 and Unions have always been extremely supportive of IWD events. This year’s theme is centered around the CLC’s “Rise Up for Gender Justice” Campaign. On March 8, women around the world will come together in solidarity to celebrate women’s struggle for equality. It is a time to reflect and take stock of women’s accomplishments in the year gone by and to renew our commitment to ongoing change. This year, we will be beginning International Women’s Day with Labour Sisters and friends, at an early morning meet and greet to celebrate the day!...

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]]> International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebrations are March 8 and Unions have always been extremely supportive of IWD events.

This year’s theme is centered around the CLC’s “Rise Up for Gender Justice” Campaign. On March 8, women around the world will come together in solidarity to celebrate women’s struggle for equality. It is a time to reflect and take stock of women’s accomplishments in the year gone by and to renew our commitment to ongoing change.

This year, we will be beginning International Women’s Day with Labour Sisters and friends, at an early morning meet and greet to celebrate the day! Please drop by on March 8 for a complimentary breakfast to start International Woman’s Day!

We will accept donations of new personal items (i.e.: toiletries, menstrual hygiene products, socks, etc.). These products will be donated to a local woman’s shelter.

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