The NBFL applauds the introduction of Bill 51, an act to ban the use of replacement workers during a strike or lockout in New Brunswick. The legislative change was introduced by Kent North Green Party MLA Kevin Arseneau. “The New Brunswick Federation of Labour is...
On June 4th, CBC reporter Robert Jones revealed how NB Premier Higgs lambasted New Brunswick workers, claiming they have “bad work ethics”. “While talking about the coming post-pandemic economic recovery, Premier Higgs made numerous comments basically saying workers...
Dear Premier Higgs and Members of the All-party Cabinet Committee on Novel Coronavirus, As we move through the COVID-19 pandemic, two issues have become obvious. If we are to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus then it is critical for families and individuals to...
As we gradually start returning to a new normal after the COVID -19 pandemic, we need to think about how we plan our economic recovery. Here are some of the questions we should be thinking about as we do our planning. How did we get here? What can we change to create...
“While most of us are staying home and practising social distancing, health care and other front-line workers are dealing with containment, testing, and treatment of those who have contracted COVID-19 and providing other essential services. Other front-line workers...
Activists are asked to join the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) for a virtual Day of Mourning ceremony. Virtual gatherings are happening across the country to align with public health directives that are keeping us all safe throughout the COVID-19 crisis....
