News Releases
Union Women are Rising Up for Gender Justice!
This year on International Women’s Day, the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) is highlighting the work that union women have accomplished over the years and is calling for gender justice in workplaces and society. We are facing an affordability crisis in New...
Letter to the Ministers of Justice and Public Safety
Hon. Hugh Alexander Flemming Minister and Attorney General Department of Justice Sent via email: hugh.flemming@gnb.ca Hon. Kris Austin Minister and Solicitor General Department of Public Safety Sent via email: kris.austin@gnb.ca February 1, 2024 Dear Ministers...
Letter to the Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
(letter was subsequently forwarded to Greg Turner, the incoming Minister) Hon. Arlene Dunn Minister, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Sent via email at arlene.dunn@gnb.ca February 1, 2024 Dear Minister Dunn, The New Brunswick Federation of...
Blair Doucet Youth Summit
The NBFL is excited to announce that it will be hosting its first Youth Summit from May 3 to May 5 at Broadleaf Ranch. It is open to high school aged youth with parents who are members of the NBFL. The weekend will include education sessions and leisure activities....
Happy Holidays!
Dear Sisters, Dear Brothers, As we wind down this year for the holiday season, I would like to send my warmest holiday greetings to all NBFL affiliated members. I wish you precious moments with your family and friends during this festive time of year and I hope that...
NBFL calls for the Minister of Labour’s Resignation
On Friday December 8, the New Brunswick Federation of Labour sent a letter to the Minister responsible for the Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Arlene Dunn, calling for her resignation. “The Minister’s attacks on labour leadership in the...
December 6 : Let’s End Gender-Based Violence!
On December 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the labour movement wants to draw attention to the violence, harassment and precarious working conditions that workers experience every day. “Gender-based violence remains a reality....
Joint Statement from Atlantic Federation of Labour on the Election of Mary Shortall as NDP President
The Atlantic Federations of Labour are thrilled with Mary Shortall's election as President of the New Democratic Party of Canada at the recent national convention in Hamilton, Ontario. Mary Shortall, a well-respected labour leader and former president of the...
Labour Day 2023: Unions lift everyone up
As communities across the country mark Labour Day by celebrating workers and their contributions, unions are highlighting the important role unions play in making life better for everyone. Unions have a long track record of winning for all workers. Thanks to unions,...