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The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour has a proud history of representing the interests of union members and workers since 1937. Our membership, in excess of 70,000, is comprised of 30 affiliated unions with over 500 locals and six District Labour Councils who are active in every sector of the economy. The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour is the voice of labour within the province on local, regional, provincial, national and international issues of importance to workers.
Workers Compensation
The province's Workers' Compensation system has undergone substantial changes in recent years, as new regulations and programs have been introduced in a number of areas.
To assist workers and unions in becoming knowledgeable participants in the new workers' compensation system, and to provide them with advice and assistance on workers' compensation issues, the NLFL has undertaken two key initiatives. The Office of the Workers' Advisor ... Read More
Workers' Advisor
The Office of the Workers' Advisor functions under the realm of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour and has been providing free, independent advice to workers, both union and non-union, and /or their dependents, on workers' compensation matters since 1993.
The Office of the Workers' Advisor serves the entire province from its branches in St. John's and Grand Falls... Read More
Campaign and Initiatives
Newfoundland and Labrador faces serious socio-economic challenges. Our unemployment levels continue to be unacceptably high, we continue to lose people through out-migration, there is serious social and economic inequality within our province, and our efforts at economic development have not always brought maximum benefits to our people. These challenges have become...
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