The Federation of Labour is asking the provincial government to immediately enact all necessary legislative and policy changes to protect workers who will be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in NL.
President of the Federation of Labour, Mary Shortall is asking the provincial government to take immediate measures by amending the Labour Standards Act to embed paid sick leave provisions in law for the long term, so workers can afford to stay off work if necessary.
She says workers need income, and self isolation is easier it people don’t have to worry about how their bills will be paid.