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May 9, 2018

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Holding the Line
Budget 2015 is bad for the economy
The PC's austerity budget ignores the fiscal realities of a resource-based economy.
June 10, 2015
Holding the Line
Great expectations
Opportunities and challenges alike lie ahead for young workers in Newfoundland and Labrador
February 19, 2015
Holding the Line
A strong economy for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
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…
December 3, 2014
Holding the Line
Unions, political action, and fairness for everyone
The NL Federation of Labour is holding a political action conference later this month, and there's a lot on the agenda
November 12, 2014
Labour Pains
Automation nation
In a world that's desperate for jobs, why are we 'innovating' ourselves out of them?
October 30, 2014
Home and Away
Working for the weekend
What do we do when our work ceases to be a motivational factor in our lives?
October 16, 2014
Holding the Line
The threat of CETA: trade, investment and workers’ rights
The damage CETA will wreak on our economy and our democratic rights is unprecedented. But it can still be stopped.
October 3, 2014
Holding the Line
Unions: The folks who brought you the weekend – and so much more!
A Labour Day message from the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour
August 30, 2014
Holding the Line
Why Employment Insurance is an election issue
A strong EI program is vital to strengthen our economy and our communities
August 6, 2014
Labour Pains
Exotic bird goes North
Nowadays, being from Newfoundland is like being some sort of exotic bird.
July 24, 2014
News
Award-winning St. John’s songwriter releases fiery new workers’ anthem
TheIndependent.ca EXCLUSIVE DEBUT: Colleen Power's "Crossing the Line" inspired by local strikes, takes aim at scabs.
June 18, 2014
Holding the Line
Bill 22 signals setback in labour relations in province
Labour vows to fight back
June 9, 2014