Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL)

10/15/2025

Congratulations to Premier-Elect Tony Wakeham on the PC Party's election victory.

Newfoundland and Labrador's labour movement is ready to work with you to turn your commitments to workers into concrete action. Our shared goal must be a province with an economy that puts working people first; where no one is left behind.

We also extend our gratitude to every candidate who put their name forward in this election; thank you for engaging in our democratic process.

The election is over, but our work must continue. We will keep raising our voices to hold power accountable and fight for the future workers deserve.

10/14/2025

Know your voting rights - time off work to vote.

As per the Elections Act:

Employees time to vote

(1) An employee who is qualified to vote at an election, is, while the polls are open on polling day at an election, entitled to have 4 consecutive hours for the purpose of casting his or her vote.

(2) When the hours of employment of a person described in subsection (1) do not allow for 4 consecutive hours, his or her employer shall allow the person the additional time for voting that is necessary to provide the 4 consecutive hours.

(3) No employer shall make a deduction from the pay of an employee or impose upon or exact from the employee a penalty by reason of absence from his or her work during the 4 consecutive hours that the employee is entitled to under this section to vote.

(4) Additional time for voting required under subsection (2) may be granted at the convenience of the employer.

More info at: https://www.elections.gov.nl.ca

10/14/2025

It's election day. Polls are open until 8pm (7:30 in Labrador) tonight.

Find your polling place and all other official election information here - https://www.elections.gov.nl.ca

Exercise your democratic right to vote.

Still undecided? You can view the responses and analysis to our election questionnaire here - https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/

10/13/2025

Where do the parties stand on workers’ rights?

Quick guide analysis below or check out the full election questionnaire report at: https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/

10/13/2025

Where do the parties stand on green jobs and a just transition?

Quick guide analysis below or check out the full election questionnaire report at: https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/

10/13/2025

Where do the parties stand on equity and justice?

Quick guide analysis below or check out the full election questionnaire report at: https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/

10/12/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all, and a special thank you to the workers providing vital care, compassion, support, and essential services this weekend.

10/11/2025

Where do the parties stand on local benefit agreements and jobs?

Quick guide analysis below or check out the full election questionnaire report at: https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/

10/10/2025

Where do the parties stand on cost of living?

Quick guide analysis below or check out the full election questionnaire report at: https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/

10/10/2025

🚨CONVENTION REMINDER AND DEADLINES 🚨

We are only six weeks away from our Convention in St. John’s!

We are so excited to see you all and have a great convention.

We wanted to send out a note to highlight some key dates and reminders.

Convention Call

The Convention Call went out after Labour Day.

The Call and other important documents, forms, and updates are available on our Convention website at:

www.nlfed.ca/convention2025

Deadlines (more details in the Convention Call/website):

· Hotel rooms (October 14)
· Resolutions (October 17)
· Honourary Membership (October 17)
· Credentials/payment (November 2)
· Election Forms (November 14)

Welcome to the our 2025 Convention Information Page – just about everything you need for convention will be posted here. If you require additional information or need assistance, please contact Jennifer at [email protected] or by phone at (709) 754-1660. Check back here for updates. We’re lookin...

10/10/2025

Where do the parties stand on public services and privatization?

Quick guide analysis below or check out the full election questionnaire report at: https://nlfed.ca/campaigns/workersvote2025/