Who We Are

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour has a proud history of representing the interests of union members and workers since 1936.

The Federation of Labour is made up of nearly 30 affiliated unions, 500 locals and 4 District Labour Councils.

We represent more than 70,000 working women and men from every sector of our economy and from every community in our province.

ADVANCING THE CAUSE OF WORKING PEOPLE AND PROMOTING A PROGRESSIVE CIVIL SOCIETY

The NLFL is dedicated to advancing the cause of working people and promoting a progressive civil society where no one gets left behind. We advocate for improved workplace rights and stronger laws including occupational, health and safety laws as well as workers’ compensation and Employment Insurance programs that are fair and there when people need them.

BETTER LABOUR LAWS AND STRONG, ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC SERVICES

We fight for better labour laws and strong, accessible public services such as universal health care, education, worker training, elder/home care and child care and early learning.

We stand up for the principles of equality, equity and social justice and we work with our affiliate unions and social partners to build a better world for all citizens.

Executive Council

The Executive Council of the NLFL is a democratically elected body represented by the respective labour leaders from affiliates of the Federation. The basic structure of the NLFL consists of four Executive Officers elected at the tri-annual convention, an Executive Council with representatives from the various affiliated unions, and a number of Standing Committees.

The Regional and Provincial Directors of the CLC, as well as the Presidents of the CLC’s District Labour Councils throughout the province, also sit as non-voting members on the Executive Council. The executive council guides the work of the Federation as it fulfills its mandate which is to “promote the interests of its affiliates and generally to advance the economic and social welfare of workers in Newfoundland and Labrador.”

Jessica McCormick PRESIDENT
Jabez Lane SECRETARY-TREASURER
Sherry Hillier FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Jackie Bursey GENERAL VICE-PRESIDENT
Trevor King AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (NAPE)
Mike Furlong AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (USW)
Tracey Pinder AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (CUPE)
Yvette Coffey AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (RNUNL)
Bev Burke AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (UFCW)
Steven Stewart AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (IBEW)
Roger Duffy AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (PSAC)
Bruce Power AFFILIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (UA)
Kimberly Hunt GROUP VICE-PRESIDENT
Trevor Carson YOUNG WORKER VICE-PRESIDENT

Staff

Jessica McCormick
President
Phone: (709) 754-1660
Email: president@nlfl.nf.ca

Jennifer Rideout
Executive Assistant
Phone: (709) 754-1660
Email: jrideout@nlfl.nf.ca

Travis Perry
Safety Sector Council Advisor
Phone: (709) 754-1660
Email: tperry@nlfl.nf.ca

Whitney Manstan (on leave)
Injured Workers’ Advisor
Phone: (709) 754-3927
Email: wmanstan@nlfl.nf.ca

Theresa Minnett
Injured Workers’ Advisor
Phone: (709) 754-3927
Email: tminnett@nlfl.nf.ca

Michaelea Silver
Injured Workers’ Advisor
Phone: (709) 754-3927
Email: msilver@nlfl.nf.ca

Daniel Smith
Injured Workers’ Advisor
Phone: (709) 754-3927
Email: dsmith@nlfl.nf.ca

Judy Vanta
Injured Workers’ Advisor
Phone: (709) 754-3927
Email: jvanta@nlfl.nf.ca

Venessa Clarke
Clerk
Phone: (709) 754-1660
Email: fed@nlfl.nf.ca

District Labour Council Members

Vacant – St. John’s and District Labour Council

David Hillier – Central and District Labour Council

Kirby Ryland – Corner Brook and District Labour Council

Claude Gray – Labrador West District Labour Council

Committees

Committees are an important part of the NLFL’s ongoing work and a key vehicle for the advocacy work that the Federation does on behalf of working people.

These committees are composed of workers from our affiliate unions who volunteer their time to do the valuable work that the committees take on.

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