Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL)

12/08/2025

This holiday season, tell your elected officials that child care can’t wait.

We join Child Care Now NL in calling on the provincial and federal governments to work together on a funding solution so new child care spaces can continue to open in the new year across our province.

More details and a link below or here: https://win.newmode.net/childcarenow/nlfundinglimitreached?utm_source=fluentcro&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl-emergency-funding

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says funding for creating new $10-a-day child care spaces has reached its limit, with no new funds available until April 2026. Join hundreds of parents and operators calling for an emergency solution. It takes 30 seconds. Your voice matters.

12/07/2025

“Canada’s Food Price Report projects an increase of 4-6 per cent in cost. To put that into context, food prices are 27 per cent higher now than they were five years ago.”

Workers are already feeling the pinch. In response, wages need to keep pace with inflation, laws must make it easier to unionize, social supports have to reach those most at risk, and we must rein in profiteering by grocery giants.

Full story at VOCM.

12/06/2025

December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Today, we solemnly mark the anniversary of the misogynist attack at École Polytechnique in Montreal. On December 6, 1989, fourteen young women were murdered because they were women.

We honour and remember them:

Geneviève Bergeron�Hélène Colgan�Nathalie Croteau�Barbara Daigneault�Anne-Marie Edward�Maud Haviernick�Maryse Laganière�Maryse Leclair�Anne-Marie Lemay�Sonia Pelletier�Michèle Richard�Annie St-Arneault�Annie Turcotte�Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

Today, we remember all those who have died due to gender-based violence and we recommit to take action to end violence and femicide in our communities and workplaces.

We remember. We mourn. We act.

12/03/2025

Canada’s unions are calling on the federal government to take real action to end disability poverty.

Right now:
• 1.5M+ people with disabilities live below the poverty line
• 1 in 3 job seekers are shut out of work
• 75% face harassment or violence at work
• The wage gap has widened to $2.22/hr

The Canada Disability Benefit is a step, but at $200/month, it still fails to provide dignity or economic security.

Canada must do better. People with disabilities deserve a benefit that truly lifts them out of poverty.

Read our full statement: https://canadianlabour.ca/canadas-unions-echo-the-call-end-disability-poverty-now/

Read our factsheet:
https://documents.clcctc.ca/whr/Disab-Rights/DisabilityPovertyFactSheet-2025-EN.pdf

12/02/2025

To create the childcare spaces our province desperately needs, we must ensure stable and adequate funding. Equally important is ensuring that Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) get the pay and benefits they deserve for the important work they do.

The current funding gap has far-reaching consequences, impacting ECEs, families, operators, communities, and our workforce as a whole. It is critical that the Federal and Provincial governments collaborate to fix this issue without delay.

Full story at CBCNL.

12/01/2025

Solidarity with Steelworkers and the communities impacted by these devastating layoffs.

12/01/2025

Today Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President Jessica McCormick wrote to Minister Conway Ottenheimer adding our collective and unwavering voice to the calls made by the United Steelworkers and the grieving and impacted families for a full, transparent, and public inquiry into the tragic workplace accident at the Come By Chance refinery on September 2, 2022.

USW District 6

11/26/2025

Join us for a powerful webinar highlighting union-led wins against gender-based violence.

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_51T9lH0yTPmOsVJsYFNFMA

🚨 Tomorrow’s the day. Don’t miss it.

Join us for a powerful webinar highlighting union-led wins against gender-based violence.

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_51T9lH0yTPmOsVJsYFNFMA

11/25/2025

A full day of productive meetings with Newfoundland and Labrador MPs covering topics that included trade, infrastructure, post-secondary education, union training, apprenticeships, the value of public services, child care and how investing in workers builds Canada.

Very fortunate to be joined by amazing, knowledgeable, and passionate union activists from our province and across the country as part of the Canadian Labour Congress’ Lobby Days happening in Ottawa this week.

We must continue to keep the discussions going and the pressure on to ensure that worker’s voices are heard and acted upon by those in government.

11/25/2025

From November 25 to December 10, Canada’s unions are taking part in the global call to end gender-based violence. Every worker deserves safety, dignity, and respect on the job.

This and , we’re calling for real change:

✅ Safer workplaces through the full implementation of ILO C-190, including protections against third-party violence.

✅ Stable funding, decent work, and real support for the frontline workers helping to end GBV every day.

Help make work safer - https://canadianlabour.ca/respect-at-work/

Together, we rise!

Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada

11/24/2025

With food prices up 3.4% over last year, many are struggling to afford life's basics. We need to tackle the cost-of-living crisis head-on by helping people fight for better wages, form unions, and access childcare, pharmacare, and affordable housing.

More at VOCM.