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....

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts and shuts down New Brunswick’s economy, the labour movement is calling on the provincial and federal governments to move urgently to guarantee paid, protected sick leave and other income supports for all workers. The New Brunswick...

March 12, 2020 Dear Minister Flemming: Protecting the safety of our workers is a leading priority of unions. Healthcare providers and other healthcare staff cannot provide competent and quality care if their own safety is not ensured. The worldwide outbreak of...

March 6, 2020 Dear Minister Holder, We are all watching the continued spread globally and in Canada of the corona virus, COVID-19. I am aware that our government is working on contingency plans to deal with a potential outbreak in New Brunswick. I am writing today to...