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We need solidarity now more than ever

Published on May 9, 2018 in Opinion/Uncategorized by Rizza Umali

“Power goes to two poles – to those who’ve got the money and those who’ve got the people.” — Saul Alinsky May 1st marks May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, when countless workers across the globe take to the streets to commemorate the sacrifice and struggle of a strong labour movement that faced state-sanctioned violence to bring us the 8-hour work day, wages, benefits, and safe working environments, while continuing to hold institutions and governments accountable in what shouldn’t be an uphill battle for fair working conditions and living wages but often is. As a student at Memorial University for the past six years, I am no stranger to the immense contribution workers on our campus make, to allow students to learn in a safe and supportive environment. Despite the crumbling infrastructure due to years of upper level mismanagement, a profound amount of effort goes into keeping classrooms,…

Budget 2015 is bad for the economy

Published on June 10, 2015 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

The PC’s austerity budget ignores the fiscal realities of a resource-based economy.

Great expectations

Published on February 19, 2015 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

Opportunities and challenges alike lie ahead for young workers in Newfoundland and Labrador

A strong economy for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians

Published on December 3, 2014 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

Instead of concentrating on short-term gains for a few, it’s time for the province to shift course in favour of long-term, stable prosperity for us all

Unions, political action, and fairness for everyone

Published on November 12, 2014 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

The NL Federation of Labour is holding a political action conference later this month, and there’s a lot on the agenda

Automation nation

Published on October 30, 2014 in Labour Pains by Deatra Walsh

In a world that’s desperate for jobs, why are we ‘innovating’ ourselves out of them?

Working for the weekend

Published on October 16, 2014 in Home and Away by Nancy Cater

What do we do when our work ceases to be a motivational factor in our lives?

The threat of CETA: trade, investment and workers’ rights

Published on October 3, 2014 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

The damage CETA will wreak on our economy and our democratic rights is unprecedented. But it can still be stopped.

Unions: The folks who brought you the weekend – and so much more!

Published on August 30, 2014 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

A Labour Day message from the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour

Why Employment Insurance is an election issue

Published on August 6, 2014 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

A strong EI program is vital to strengthen our economy and our communities

Exotic bird goes North

Published on July 24, 2014 in Labour Pains by Deatra Walsh

Nowadays, being from Newfoundland is like being some sort of exotic bird.

Award-winning St. John’s songwriter releases fiery new workers’ anthem

Published on June 18, 2014 in Journalism by Hans Rollmann

TheIndependent.ca EXCLUSIVE DEBUT: Colleen Power’s “Crossing the Line” inspired by local strikes, takes aim at scabs.

Bill 22 signals setback in labour relations in province

Published on June 9, 2014 in Holding the Line by Mary Shortall

Labour vows to fight back

Tories set to revoke labour law, workers’ rights

Published on June 4, 2014 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

Government is attacking its own good labour legislation, and it makes no sense. Card-check certification is effective, democratic, and a basic right that must be protected.

Striking against austerity

Published on March 12, 2013 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

Under the threat of continued public sector cuts and further erosion of our societal and cultural values, a general strike may be the only answer.

Something awful this way comes

Published on September 25, 2012 in Featured/To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

In the face of mounting evidence about exploitation of foreign workers, it’s time for our provincial government to take concrete action

Minimum wage: all the rage!

Published on August 14, 2012 in Featured/To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

A minimum wage increase is a good start. But it’s only a start…

Wild, wild cats

Published on July 17, 2012 in Featured/To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

Time for Vale to stop flexing its muscles, and start fixing its problems

Suspending labour rights risks lives

Published on May 8, 2012 in Featured/To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

The needs of the many outweigh the profits of the few

Dollars and Cents

Published on July 11, 2011 in Featured/Journalism by Hans Rollmann

A look at the increasingly polarized debate between business and labour about how best to attract and retain workers in the province.

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