January 2 is a sad milestone for nursing home workers. It marks the deadline given by the Court of Queen’s Bench to the provincial government to pass legislation that respects workers rights to free collective bargaining. Rather than pass such legislation, the Higgs...
On behalf of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL), and its 35,000 affiliated members, I would like to extend my best wishes to all workers in New Brunswick for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. I wanted to especially thank and recognize everyone who...
This week, the Conservative Minority Government colluded with the People’s Alliance to circumvent the free collective bargaining process for nursing home workers in the province. “The New Brunswick Federation of Labour is pleased that paramedics, represented by CUPE...
Dear Sisters, Dear Brothers, During this holiday season, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for your continued support towards the New Brunswick Federation of Labour and the work that you do to advance the rights of...
This year marks the 30 years anniversary of the Montreal massacre. On December 6, 1989, at l’Ecole Polythechnique, fourteen young women lost their lives simply because they were women. Since then, on December 6, we take a moment to mourn these 14 young women and all...
The Conservative minority government is using the proverbial “sledgehammer to crack a nut” when it comes to bypassing Charter rights to workers and residents. “The NB Federation of Labour (NBFL) fears that NB Government will drive workers out of NB with its relentless...
