Sister Nathaly Guillemette from Teamsters Canada has been elected vice-president – women on the executive board of the Québec Federation of Labour (QFL), a decision-making body also known as the…
WorkplaceNL Safety Training Certificates Extended to April 30, 2021
On February 16, 2021, WorkplaceNL announced an extension of the expiry dates for several safety training certifications as COVID-19 Alert Level 5 has impacted the availability of these courses. Certificate…
Call for Action: Pharmacare
Parliament will be voting on the Canada Pharmacare Act – Bill C-213 – on February 24, 2021. This legislation will not move forward unless 170 MPs vote in favor of C-213. No doubt,…
Liberal Leader Premier Andrew Furey Responds to TradesNL Election Letter
On January 22, 2021, TradesNL reached out to all political leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador to comment on their support and vision for skilled tradespeople and the construction industry. To…
Work-induced Fatigue Among Rural Ambulance Workers: Is Government Putting Cost Ahead of Safety?
(February 9, 2021, St. John’s, NL) Coroner’s reports and the courts have concluded in several instances in Canada that work-induced fatigue has led to traffic accidents that have killed ambulance…
No Negative COVID-19 Test Needed for Essential Workers
Effective February 15, 2021, travellers entering Canada through a land border will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before arrival. The post No Negative COVID-19 Test Needed…
No Negative COVID-19 Test Needed for Essential Workers
Effective February 15, 2021, travellers entering Canada through a land border will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before arrival. The post No Negative COVID-19 Test Needed…
NDP Leader Alison Coffin Responds to TradesNL Election Letter
On January 22, 2021, TradesNL reached out to all political leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador to comment on their support and vision for skilled tradespeople and the construction industry. To…
PC Leader Ches Crosbie Only Candidate to Respond to TradesNL
On January 22, 2021, TradesNL reached out to all political leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador to comment on their support and vision for skilled tradespeople and the construction industry. To…
James R Hoffa Scholarship Deadline – March 1, 2021
Originally Posted Jan 29/2021 As a reminder, the deadline for this year’s James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) Academic and Vocational/Training Program scholarship applications is March 1. The fund…