Newfoundland and Labrador's largest public sector union is kicking off its fight against the provincial budget with a series of protests in St. John's.

Representatives and supporters with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) began protesting outside of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's on Friday.

Protesters with NAPE later visited Eastern Health's Central Kitchen to continue the demonstration.

A staggered series of protests also involved the Waterford Hospital and Masonic Park.

Earlier this week, NAPE launched a province-wide advertising blitz against the budget.

NAPE President Jerry Earle said protests are planned in Gambo on April 23, Bonavista on April 25, Bell Island on April 26, Harbour Grace on April 27, Wabush on April 29, Burin on May 3 and Grand Falls-Windsor on May 4.