The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL), its affiliates and committees regularly organize and undertake campaigns and lobby on issues of importance to working people. These campaigns and issues which range from improving labour laws in our province, promoting green jobs and advancing social justice issues focus on making our province and country a better place to work, live and raise a family. The NLFL also undertakes such campaigns in partnership with like minded civil society organizations. Click on the menu to the left for more information on the work of the labour movement on these issues.
Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour Statement On the discovery of mass grave of children, at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Territory in British Columbia
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL), representing 70,000 unionized workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, offers its deepest condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, and all the families and communities affected by this [...]
Tax Facts Shareables
Below are shareables on taxation in NL - corporations and the wealthy need to pay their fair share. If you would like to know more, you can read more here. [...]
Federation of Labour Calls for Increased Taxes on Wealthy Individuals and Corporations in Budget 2021
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) says the provincial government should raise taxes for the rich in this Monday's provincial budget. “For too long, those who make the most haven’t been paying [...]
Tell Your MP to Support Pharmacare!
Parliament will be voting on the Canada Pharmacare Act - Bill C-213 - on February 24, 2021. This legislation will not move forward unless 170 MPs vote in favor of C-213. No doubt, there are MPs getting push [...]
NLFL President’s Remarks – Unifor 2121 Rally – September 16th, 2020
Public money for oil and gas must come with strong, clear and stringent conditions that protects jobs, communities and, most especially, strong environmental and worker safety regulations. We do not support a “blank-cheque” bailout [...]
NLFL Launches “Shop Local” Campaign
Shop Local! The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is launching a "SHOP LOCAL" campaign. We encourage our members to shop at LOCAL establishments, buy LOCALLY-MADE products, eat at LOCAL restaurants, and [...]