New Brunswick Federation of Labour

2012 New Year Message from the President of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour - 2011-12-28

On behalf of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL), I would like to extend my best wishes to our 38,500 affiliates and to all New Brunswickers. (more)

Labour hosts second annual Santa’s Village with baby-food drive - 2011-11-30

Moncton – The New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) and the Moncton and District Labour Council are partnering together once again to organize their second annual Santa’s Village. It is being held at the Dieppe Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) office and includes a baby-food drive. (more)

Organized labour reaffirms its engagement in the political process - 2011-11-21

Organized labour reaffirms its engagement and involvement in the political process. On November 17th and 18th, the New Brunswick Federation of Labour held its biennial political education conference in Moncton. (more)

Horizon Health Network cuts are misguided - 2011-10-25

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour is disappointed with Horizon Health Network’s decision to reduce the health services that it provides to the public. On October 19th, the health network issued a press release outlining in detail how it will cut $4.2 million in health services. The cuts include, among other things, reducing the operating hours in community health facilities in selected rural communities (Harvey, McAdam, Plaster Rock, Blacks Harbour and Minto). (more)

2011 Labour Day message from the President of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour - 2011-09-01

On behalf of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour I wanted to wish all New Brunswickers Happy Labour Day. I also wanted to take this opportunity to offer my sincere thanks to all New Brunswick workers who devote their time, energy and talents to make our province a better place. (more)

NB Federation of Labour grieves the loss of Jack Layton - 2011-08-22

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour is saddened by the news that Jack Layton, the leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, Canada’s official opposition, passed away after his brave fight with cancer at the age of 61. (more)

Youth learn about solidarity and social justice during week-long camp - 2011-08-08

(MONCTON) Last Friday, the Blair Doucet Youth Summer Camp, organized by the New Brunswick Federation of Labour, ended on a high note, making camp counsellors proud. Like in past years, the camp ended with a mock contract negotiation where the youth negotiated with their counsellors the terms and conditions for the following year’s camp; conditions such as bed time, wakeup call and safety considerations. This year, campers voted to strike to obtain better conditions for next year’s campers. (more)

MEDIA ADVISORY: 11th annual NBFL Blair Doucet Youth Summer Camp - 2011-08-03

From August 1 to August 5, 2011, the New Brunswick Federation of Labour is hosting its 11th annual Blair Doucet Youth Summer Camp at the Université de Moncton. This year, 24 campers, 14 girls and 10 boys, are attending the camp. They can expect learn, have fun and make friends during the week-long camp. In the mornings campers will learn about the history of the labour movement, their rights as workers and labour’s role in the broader society. In the afternoons and evenings they will discover some of the activities and attractions in the Greater Moncton area and surroundings. (more)

Alward government should honor its commitment to the working poor - 2011-07-21

“I thought that the working poor could take Premier Alward’s election promise to implement the recommendations from the Poverty Reduction Task Force to the bank,” says Michel Boudreau, President of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour, “apparently I was wrong.” (more)

Organized labour rallies to support locked-out postal workers - 2011-06-22

Yesterday approximately 160 people gathered in support of locked-out Canadian postal workers at four rallies organized simultaneously by the New Brunswick Federation of Labour. The rallies were held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the following Member of Parliament’s offices: (more)

Media Advisory: Rallies in support of locked-out CUPW members - 2011-06-20

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour will be hosting a number of rallies on Tuesday June 21, 2011 to show their solidarity with locked-out members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Rallies will be held from 4 p.m. to 5p.m. at the following locations: (more)

Delegates set stage for next two years of work at NB Federation of Labour Convention - 2011-06-07

From Sunday May 29 to Wednesday June 1, 260 delegates met in Moncton at the New Brunswick Federation of Labour biennial Convention. The Convention’s theme was Honour the Past, Build the Future, in recognition of the organization’s 50th Convention. (more)

NBFL to hold 50th Convention at Delta hotel in Moncton from Sunday May 29 to Wednesday June 1, 2011 - 2011-05-26

Moncton - The New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) will hold its 50th convention at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton from Sunday May 29 to Wednesday June 1, 2011. Proceedings will start on Sunday, May 29th, at 6:30 p.m. (more)

NBFL calls provincial budget missed opportunity - 2011-03-23

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) is disappointed with yesterday’s provincial budget, calling it a missed opportunity. (more)

2011 New Year Message - 2010-12-29

On behalf of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL), I would like to extend my best wishes to our 46,500 members and to all New Brunswickers. (more)

Labour organizes Santa’s Village and Baby-food Drive - 2010-12-16

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) and the Moncton and District Labour Council are partnering together to organize its first annual Santa’s Village. It is being hosted at the Dieppe Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) office and includes a baby-food drive. (more)

PEI supports improving CPP Benefits: Will New Brunswick follow suit? - 2010-12-09

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) is calling on New Brunswick Finance Minister Blaine Higgs, to follow PEI’s lead on the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP). (more)

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women - 2010-12-06

On December 6, 1989, 14 female engineering students at l’École Polytechnique in Montreal were murdered simply because they were women. Canadians were deeply shaken by this event; it left us sad and angry, but determined to fight for change. (more)

Trade ministers urged to deny corporations ability to sue provincial, territorial governments - 2010-12-02

With the upcoming meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) ministers in Saskatoon on December 3, a wide cross-section of Canadian civil society groups are urging governments to deny corporations the right to sue the provinces and territories under the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) as requested by a coalition of business groups this week. The groups listed below are also calling on the federal government to remove this investor-state dispute process from NAFTA and other bilateral trade treaties Canada has signed, and to refrain from including it in the proposed Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). (more)

Are you working on Election Day? Here are your rights. - 2010-09-22

On Election Day, September 27, election polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (more)

Pension Summit calls for pension reform - 2010-09-13

Fredericton – In the hopes of shedding light on retirement security in New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Federation of Labour hosted a day-long Pension Summit on September 9th in Fredericton. About 100 people were in attendance. The Summit provided participants with an overview of the current situation and the reasons why pension reform is a necessity. (more)

Labour Day Message from the President of the NBFL - 2010-09-02

On behalf of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL), Happy Labour Day to NBFL members and to all New Brunswickers. (more)

Workers Mark National Injured Workers Day - 2010-05-31

Moncton - The New Brunswick Federation of Labour is marking National Injured Workers Day by calling on the government to make changes to the process injured workers must endure when applying for compensation benefits. (more)

The Sale of NB Power: A Bad Deal for workers, their families and our communities - 2009-11-25

On October 29, 2009 Premier Jean Charest of Québec and Premier Shawn Graham of New Brunswick signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), under which Hydro-Québec would acquire most of NB Power. This MOU is not an offer and does not create any legally binding obligations of any party. (more)

ANNOUNCEMENT - 2009-11-24

The Hatheway Trust—April 28th Monument Committee, cordially invites the general public to attend the unveiling of the maquette (model) of the April 28th “Day of Mourning” monument that will be placed outside the W. Frank Hatheway Labour Exhibit Centre at Lily Lake. The Monument is being erected to honour all workers who have been killed or injured on the job. (more)

Labour Day message from the President - 2009-09-10

“What we wish for ourselves, we desire for all” –J.S. Woodsworth (more)

Obituary - Blair Doucet - 2009-02-03

Blair Doucet passed away at the age of 60, on Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 after a very courageous battle against cancer. (more)

Canada Post Corporation Strategic Review - 2008-08-23

Dear members of the Advisory Panel, (more)

The New Brunswick Feredation of Labour is disapointed with the report of the WHSCC independent review - 2008-07-14

A copy of the letter will follow below. Thank you. (more)

Proposed Tax Reform Will Harm New Brunswickers - 2008-06-24

Fredericton: The New Brunswick Federation of Labour along with many Unions and Social Groups is calling on the Liberal Government to conduct proper consultations about the proposed tax reform. (more)