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CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
New Brunswick Federation of Labour holds 56th convention in Saint John
The 56th New Brunswick Federation of Labour Convention was held at the Delta Hotel in Saint John, N.B., on May 26, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Avery MacRae) Delegates representing over 40,000 New Brunswick workers in both the public and private sector have travelled to Saint John for the 56th New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) convention. With a theme of 'Workers United for a Beter Tomorrow,' the biannual three-day meetup aims to tackle issues facing workers in the province. The work done at the conference will set the agenda for the NBFL until the next convention in two years. 'One of the things that makes the Federation unique is when you get the different perspectives of the private and public sector,' says NBFL interim president Chris Watson. 'You get different perspectives, but we all really come together for a common goal and that's to address workers issues and push forward labor as a united front.' Over 20 resolutions will be debated and voted upon by the end of the convention. Some of the top issues being discussed include the pending potential Canada Post strike, the impact of a recently elected Liberal government in New Brunswick, and the ripple effects of the on-going trade war with the U.S. When it comes to tariff talk, Watson says the conversation is centred around breaking down interprovincial trade barriers. He wants to ensure it is done in a way that protects the health and safety of workers. 'Worker safety is ultimately number one,' Watson says. 'And when we're talking about this sort of stuff, we need to make sure that we're not in a race to get these sorts of deals done.' He hopes delegates leave the convention with a feeling of hope, which is reflected in the convention's theme. The NBFL includes 16 affiliated unions, 282 locals, and six district labour councils. It is the largest central labour body in the province. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Mint
01-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on May 1 for Labour Day, Maharashtra Day? Check here
Bank holiday today: Banks in some parts of the country will be closed on account of Labour Day and Maharashtra Din on Thursday, May 1, 2025, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Bank holidays across the country vary from state to state according to national, regional, and religious festivities. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, banks will remain closed in Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad - Telangana, Imphal, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Raipur and Thiruvananthapuram. May Day, or International Workers' Day, is observed worldwide, including in India, on May 1, 2025, to mark the Labour Union movement and celebrate labourers and the working class. Maharashtra Din or Maharashtra Day is celebrated to mark the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay division on May 1, 1960. Apart from May 1, 2025, banks will be closed on the following days for the month of May 2025. May 9 (Friday) - Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore Banks in Kolkata will remain closed on Friday, May 9, 2025 to observe the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. May 12 (Monday) - Buddha Purnima Banks in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar. May 16 (Friday) - State Day Banks across Sikkim will remain closed on Friday, May 16 to observe State Day. May 26 (Monday) - Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam Banks in Tripura will be closed to observe the birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam. May 29 (Thursday) - Maharana Pratap Jayanti Banks will be closed in Himachal Pradesh to observe Maharana Pratap Jayanti. Online banking services across the country are available during bank holidays. Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions. Additionally, fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms, and chequebook forms. Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can be availed through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also available. First Published: 1 May 2025, 06:42 AM IST
