Cardinal Backtracks on First Contract Arbitration, AFL Calls it
The Alberta Federation of Labour today reacted to news that Human Resources Minister Mike Cardinal has backed away from a promise to hold a public consultation on first contract arbitration […]
Read moreThe Mystery of the Disappearing Lawyer
EDMONTON-In ongoing revelations in the scandal regarding Bill 27 and the Labour Relations Board (LRB), the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) released documents today contradicting public statements made by Human […]
Read moreRestaurant industry consulted, public ignored in drafting of 12-year-olds at work policy
[Edmonton] The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) today released documents it received through a FOIP request that show the Alberta government actively involved only the Alberta Restaurant and Foodservices Association […]
Read moreAFL wins right to information in Court
[Edmonton] The Alberta Federation of Labour has won the first round in its efforts to force the Alberta Labour Relations Board to release all pertinent documents surrounding Board involvement in […]
Read more2005 December Speaking Notes AFL All-union Meeting to discuss FOIP Revelations about the Labour Relations Board
Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, December 2, 2005 Two-and-a-half years ago, the Alberta government made some sweeping changes to the labour laws covering health care workers […]
Read moreAFL Goes to Court to Defend Right to Documents
EDMONTON-There are a number of developments today in the scandal involving the Labour Relations Board’s involvement in Bill 27. First, this afternoon, the Privacy Commissioner took the Alberta Federation of […]
Read moreCorrecting Clint
EDMONTON-The AFL responded today to comments from Clint Dunford regarding the released emails implicating key Labour Relations Board (LRB) in a scandal regarding the drafting of Bill 27. “Either Minister […]
Read moreLRB “Biased and Compromised”, says AFL
Documents received by the Alberta Federation of Labour show that key figures of the Labour Relations Board (LRB) breached their role by actively participating in the drafting of legislation, and […]
Read moreFinning Workers Win Contracting Out Breakthrough – Sign Tentative Agreement
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), announced today they have a tentative agreement with Finning Canada. The 1,000 workers at Finning in Alberta have been on strike […]
Read more2005 End the Drought Farmworkers Campaign Launch
Speech by Gil McGowanAt “End the Drought!” Campaign LaunchCalgary, August 20, 2005 Good morning. My name is Gil McGowan and I’m president of the Alberta Federation of Labour. For those […]
Read more2005 November Speaking Notes AFL First Contract Arbitration Campaign – Support the change that brings workplace peace!
Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, November 14, 2005 Good morning and welcome. My name is Gil McGowan and I’m the president of the Alberta Federation of […]
Read moreSupport the Change that Brings Workplace Peace
In the wake of the bitter Lakeside Packers strike, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) today launched a new campaign to urge the government to implement first contract arbitration in […]
Read moreAFL praises RCMP for approach to policing Lakeside strike
AFL president Gil McGowan has written a letter to the RCMP praising them for the approach they took to policing the recent Lakeside Packers strike in Brooks. In a letter […]
Read moreTentative Agreement at Lakeside great news for workers, cattle industry
The Alberta Federation of Labour today applauded the union at Lakeside for reaching a tentative agreement with Lakeside Packers in Brooks, but pledged to continue to pressure the government for […]
Read more“Time to Put Egos Aside” in Telus Dispute, says AFL
EDMONTON-In the aftermath of the rejection of a tentative agreement by Telus workers, the AFL sent a letter to Telus CEO Darren Entwistle urging the company to return quickly to […]
Read more2005 October Speaking Notes Alberta Congress Board
Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, October 28, 2005 Hello and welcome. As many of you know, my name is Gil McGowan, and I’m president of the […]
Read moreAFL Sends Condolences to Families of Killed Strikers
EDMONTON – The President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan, today released the following statement regarding the car accident last night that killed two striking Lakeside workers, and […]
Read moreLabour movement mobilizing support for IAM strike at Finning
In a major demonstration of union solidarity, the Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union (CEP) is ensuring that no work normally done by striking International Association of Machinists (IAM) members will […]
Read moreLRB Decision Banning 2 Lakeside Managers from Picket Line, Negotiations Unprecedented
The Alberta Federation of Labour responded to an Alberta Labour Relations Board (LRB) decision handed down today banning two high-ranking managers from the picket line, any strike-related activity and from […]
Read moreCharges against Lakeside Officials Demonstrate Company “Thinks It Can do Whatever It Wants”
EDMONTON-The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) responded today to reports that four officials from Lakeside Packers – including the plant’s former CEO, Garnet Altwasser, and the current farm operations manager, […]
Read moreAFL Proposes new, fast resolution to Lakeside strike
In a letter faxed to Human Resources and Employment Minster Mike Cardinal today, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has proposed a fast and fair way to resolve the dispute […]
Read more2005 Oct Speaking Notes Federal Employment Standards Review
Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, October 11, 2005 Good afternoon. Welcome to Alberta and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I’m here […]
Read moreAFL Calls on Minister to Take Action to Resolve Lakeside Dispute
EDMONTON-The AFL today reacted to Tyson Food’s rejection of the Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) recommendations to resolve the Lakeside Foods dispute by calling on the Minister to use the full […]
Read moreAFL Submits Recommendations to Employment Standards Review
EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour submitted its recommendations yesterday to the Alberta government review of the Employment Standards Code. September 29th was the deadline for public input into […]
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