NEWS
May 11, 2012 - Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke says that the recently announced jobs cuts for the Halifax, Chignecto Central and Annapolis Valley school boards this week is another blow to the already ailing education system in this province. Press Release
May 10, 2012 - Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President says Government statements on layoffs and service cuts in health care are unfair and divisive. More...
May 10, 2012 - Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Rick Clarke spoke at this year’s Day of Mourning ceremony at Province House to remember, pay tribute to and mourn for the 27 Nova Scotian workers who lost their lives in 2011.
Read NSFL Day of Mourning Press Release.
April 24, 2012 - This Saturday April 28th is the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. May 9th is the 20th anniversary of the Westray Mine Disaster and there is a ceremony being held in Westray Memorial Park. For details on April 28th events being held throughout the province and the Westray ceremony, click here.
April 5, 2012 - NS Federation of Labour says business tax cuts in provincial budget wrong action at the wrong time. Press Release
April 5, 2012 - "Occupational Health and Safety News" offers up-to-date news and developments from the Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education. Visit our links page to check out their website.
April 5, 2012 - The NS Federation of Labour hosted a panel discussion in Halifax on March 6 to discuss the possible impacts a Canada-EU free trade deal will have on the Nova Scotia economy and on Nova Scotians. The panel consisted of Canadian Autoworkers' Union (CAW) Economist Jim Stanford, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) Senior Researcher Scott Sinclair and Fred Morley, Executive Vice-President and Chief Economist of the Greater Halifax Partnership. To view videos from the panel discussion, please visit our Media page.
March 22, 2012 - Labour Federation Rick Clarke says NS Finance Minister’s announcement of tax cuts is poor timing, poor decision. Press Release
March 16, 2012 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is standing is solidarity with the Newfoundland and Labrador to condemn the anti-worker actions of fishing corporation Ocean Choice International in Mulgrave. Press Release
February 24, 2012 - Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke urges Nova Scotia Finance Minister to get back to basics in light of Nova Scotia's economic challenges. More...
February 17, 2012 - Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke is continuing to call on HRM Mayor Peter Kelly to explain what councillors were led to believe before they rejected ATU 508’s offer of binding arbitration. Read press release
January 27, 2012 - NSFL President Rick Clarke has written HRM Mayor Peter Kelly telling him to stop "ultimatum bargaining" with members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 508. Clarke urged the Mayor to use the remaining time left to return to the bargaining table and try a fair, equitable approach and talk about the issues. Over 95,000 transit users are depending on HRM deal with this do what is right for members of ATU Local 508 and their families. Read letter.
If you live in HRM, please contact your Councillor and give them this message. Numbers are here...
January 13, 2012 - President Rick Clarke joins all provincial federation of labour presidents as a signatory to an open letter on healthcare to Canada's Premiers.
Federation of Labour Presdients call on Premiers to stand up for healthcare
Open letter to Canada's Premiers
December 30, 2011 - New Year's Message from NSFL President Rick Clarke.
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