Publications

Historic Moment For The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

Historic Moment For The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour For the first time in its 53-year history, the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour has elected a woman of colour as president. Melissa Marsman was elected today at the Federation’s convention in Halifax. This elections is a testament to the ongoing work of unions in breaking down barriers and building a…

Statement in solidarity with Alberta teachers and against the use of the Notwithstanding Clause

The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour stands in full solidarity with the Alberta Teachers’ Association and all educators in Alberta who are standing up for their rights, their students, and public education. Teachers deserve respect, fair treatment, and the freedom to speak up for what’s right, not to be silenced or undermined by their government. The Alberta government’s decision to…

NS Federation of Labour 53rd Convention starts on Sunday, October 26 in Halifax                                                                                      

Halifax, N.S. –  The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour’s 2025 Convention opens this Sunday, October 26, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, when hundreds of union members from across the province will gather to discuss fair wages, safe workplaces, and strong public services. The convention will also mark the final convention for President Danny Cavanagh after 45 years in…

Stop Blaming Workers — Start Confronting Corporate Greed

Every time Canada’s economy slows down, the same tired script comes out. We see a few stories in the media now a recession is coming, a recession is coming.. The corporate elite and their economists rush to blame workers at every opportunity, citing wages as too high, and suggesting that families need to “tighten their belts.” But the truth is clear:…

Protecting Canada Post, A Public Service That Can Prosper

Open Letter to All Nova Scotia Members of Parliament from the NSFL Dear Members of Parliament, July 1, 1867, marks the founding of Canada’s public postal service. For over 150 years, Canada Post has connected Canadians from every region, from large cities to our smallest rural towns. It is not merely a mail service; it is one of the oldest…

Statement National Disability Employment Awareness Month – October 2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada, a time to recognize the critical contributions that workers with disabilities make every day in our workplaces and communities. The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour stands in solidarity with all workers in calling for equal opportunities, accessibility, and respect on the job. This month is a reminder that inclusion isn’t just…

Enough Excuses: It’s Time for a Living Wage in Nova Scotia Statement from the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Nova Scotia businesses have received hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks, subsidies, and reduced red tape over the last five years, yet they still claim they can’t afford to pay workers a living wage. This is an enormous injustice…

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Week: October 6–10, 2025

This week, from October 6 to 10, we celebrate Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Week in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour joins our unions, workers, families, and communities across the province in recognizing the vital work that CCAs do daily to care for some of our most vulnerable citizens. CCAs are the heart of our continuing care system.…

Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Statement on World Teachers’ Day

On World Teachers’ Day, the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour proudly salutes all teachers and education workers across our province and around the world. This day is a time to recognize the people who dedicate their lives to helping our children, youth, and adults learn, grow, and build a better future.  Teachers inspire, support, and often step in where our…

October is Women’s History Month

Statement from Melissa Marsman, Secretary-Treasurer October is Women’s History Month in Canada, and it’s a time to honour the struggles, victories, and leadership of women who have shaped our country. It’s also a time to remind ourselves that the fight for equality is not over. From the first women who organized in their workplaces and communities, to the trailblazers who…