Letter to the Editor – A Stronger Economy is Possible
Dear Editor, A Stronger Economy is Possible. The Province’s Auditor General recently delivered her report on the province’s financial statements for the year ending March 31st, 2019. Quick off the mark, one can hear the beating of the “austerity” drum [...]
OP-ED: Newfoundland & Labrador Now Has the Second Lowest Minimum Wage in Canada
On October 1st, Newfoundland and Labrador became the province with the second lowest minimum wage in the country. In a province that has over 13,000 minimum wage workers (the majority of which are women), we need to commit to doing better for [...]
International Day of Older Persons
The NLFL recognizes International Day of Older Persons and celebrates the hard work and dedication of those who came before us -- and are still working with us today!
Labour Day Events 2019
The Canadian Labour Congress and the provincial District Labour Councils will be hosting Labour Day events in St. John’s, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Labrador West this year. Please Note: All events take place on [...]
NLFL Rally for CUPE 1761 – Photos
The NLFL rally to support striking workers of CUPE 1761 had a great turnout! Workers united will never be defeated! […]
NLFL Holds Rally to Support CUPE 1761
Placentia, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) and its affiliates will be part of a rally in Placentia to support the 15 workers for the Town of Placentia as they enter [...]
Now is the Time for a $15 Minimum Wage
As David Maher’s August 2nd column accurately stated, there has been a renewed debate about the merits of increasing NL’s minimum wage to $15. Business, with their usual fierce resistance, attribute higher unemployment rates, business [...]
Atlantic Canada’s Federations of Labour and the United Way Working Together on Common Issues
Today the Presidents of the four Atlantic Canada Federations of Labour and representatives of The United Way in Atlantic Canada met to discuss and align common values, objectives and campaigns - and explore ways to [...]