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.
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 [...]
Letter from CLC: Campaign to Reduce Interest Rates on Credit Cards
SIGN THE PETITION TO REDUCE INTEREST RATES NOW Greetings: The Canadian Labour Congress is launching a targeted campaign tomorrow to call on the big banks and credit card [...]
Information on Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis
This document is a collection of resources on the information, services, and benefits that exist for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the COVID-19 crisis. These include services provided by [...]
NLFL Fights Back on Minimum Wage Misinformation
In response to misleading and false claims made by the NL Department of Finance about the minimum wage, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour is sharing information to debunk the myths about minimum [...]
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, [...]