NLFL Submission to Minimum Wage Review
The NLFL appreciates the opportunity to provide this submission. It is a credit to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador that it is carrying out a review of the minimum wage. In doing so, it is joining with other provinces that have [...]
Submission to the Public Utilities Board Rate Mitigation Review
“Protecting ratepayers, workers, citizens, businesses and the climate: A better way to manage the costs of Muskrat Falls”. Click here to read the full submission.
NLFL Meets With Independent Tax Review Committee to Talk Progressive Taxation, Jobs, Fairness and Sustainability
NLFL President Mary Shortall and Executive recently presented to the Independent Tax Review Committee on the Federation's views on how a progressive and fair taxation system can help shape our province and build a better society. You can view the presentation here. You [...]
NLFL President Mary Shortall Presents at the Provincial Government’s Minimum Wage Consultation
Indexing the minimum wage is important, but indexing alone will not have a significant impact on reversing inequality or fighting poverty We need to review the minimum wage regularly with the goal of getting to [...]
NLFL Pre-budget Submission for Building a Stronger Economy
Through our engagement with our members and their families, and ordinary citizens (your constituents) over the past year, it is clear that people want to see a budget with a long-term vision that puts Newfoundlanders [...]
NLFL Brief to Advanced Education and Skills – Immigration Strategy Consultation
The NLFL has long advocated for an innovative and progressive immigration strategy for our province that enhances community sustainability, supports labour markets and population growth. Part of building such a strategy involves a solid working [...]
NLFL Submission to Climate Change Consultations for Newfoundland and Labrador
Climate change impacts are already being felt across Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador is projected to experience increases in temperatures, higher sea levels and increases in extreme weather. The only way toward a global solution is [...]
NLFL Submission to HUMA Committee’s Study of the Employment Insurance Program
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), like most of Atlantic Canada and those workers who are employed in seasonal industries, rely greatly on the economic stability provided by the EI system. In addition, due to the current [...]
NLFL Presents to The Panel on the Status of Public Education in Newfoundland and Labrador
One of the key pillars of an equal and equitable society is public education. It plays a major role in reducing poverty, improving physical and mental health, reducing inequality of all forms and increasing participation [...]