AFL Welcomes Government Review Of Workers’ Compensation In Alberta – AFL

Years of neglect by previous governments have undermined WCB system Edmonton – The recently-announced review of Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board is long overdue, says the Alberta Federation of Labour. Today, […]

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Essential Services Legislation Strikes Balance Between Workers’ Rights And Public Safety – AFL

Right to strike restored to many public-sector workers after having been unjustly denied for decades Edmonton – Alberta’s new essential services legislation strikes a reasonable and constructive balance between the […]

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Wildrose critics are “simply wrong” when they say the government’s new negotiator is in a conflict-of-interest, says AFL – AFL

Statement from Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan: Edmonton – “The Wildrose Opposition’s comments on the appointment of Kevin Davediuk as the Alberta government’s Chief Advisor on Negotiations are […]

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Strong public services means strong women – AFL

Supporting public services in economic downturn a priority for women on IWD Edmonton – Support for public services is essential in the battle to advance the rights of women, says […]

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Labour Bytes: March 2016 – AFL

News AFL exposes risks of right-wing budget proposals Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour released an independent economic analysis showing that the kind of austerity measures favoured by the […]

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Labour Bytes – AFL

Keep up to date with how the Alberta Federation of Labour is standing up for the rights of working people. Sign up to our electronic newsletter “Labour Bytes” by clicking […]

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Government must put the retirement security of Albertans ahead of CFIB fearmongering – AFL

Expansion of the Canada Pension Plan is the most efficient and effective way to ensure the financial security of Albertans in their old age Edmonton – The Government of Alberta […]

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Workers must be heard in TFWP Review – AFL

Canadians cannot allow business lobbyists to dominate discussion of guest-worker program Edmonton – The Federal Government must listen to working Canadians, not just employers when they review the Temporary Foreign […]

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Right-wing budget proposals would worsen Alberta’s recession – AFL

Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has released an independent economic analysis showing […]

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Right-wing budget proposals would worsen AB’s recession – AFL

Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is releasing an independent analysis showing the […]

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Whistleblower protection must cover private sector – AFL

Workers should feel safe coming forward about wrongdoing — regardless of who their employer is Edmonton – Whistleblower protection in Alberta should be extended to all workers regardless of whether […]

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Let’s treat late-night workers like they matter – AFL

The province can’t delay working alone legislation Edmonton – An attack on an Edmonton convenience store employee early this morning has renewed calls for safety legislation for late-night workers. Early […]

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AFL calls on PM to fix the gaps in Alberta’s EI system – AFL

Putting money in the pockets of unemployed Albertans is the most powerful economic stimulus. Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to broaden […]

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AFL Releases Royalty Research – AFL

Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour’s work has been driven by one crucial message: Albertans are the owners of Alberta’s plentiful non-renewable resources and therefore deserve a fair royalty […]

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DATE CHANGE: Labour Federation Releases Royalty Research – AFL

URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 When: 1:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: This date has been changed from a previous advisory. Monday, February 1, 2016 Where: Amber […]

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Labour Bytes: January 2016 – AFL

News Workers being heard in government consultations Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has been an active participant in public consultations the government is conducting on issues as varied […]

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Labour Federation Releases Royalty Research – AFL

Media Advisory for Immediate Release Friday, January 22, 2016 When: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Where: Amber B room Matrix Hotel 10640 – 100 Ave. NW Edmonton Who: AFL […]

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Labour Bytes: October 2015 – AFL

News Majority of Edmontonians want Harper gone Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has conducted riding-by-riding polling in key battlegrounds throughout Alberta – most of which were in Edmonton. […]

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Labour Bytes: August 2015 – AFL

News Poll indicates AFL president would win Edmonton Centre for NDP Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan would win the riding of Edmonton Centre in the upcoming […]

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Labour Bytes: June 2015 – AFL

News AFL urges bold action on Minimum Wage Edmonton — The province’s largest labour organization is urging the government to take bold action in helping the province’s lowest-paid workers. Despite […]

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Working retail in the middle of the night needs to be treated as a workplace risk – AFL

Killings of two convenience store workers prompts call for action on late night workplace safety Edmonton – The killings of two workers in south Edmonton last night are a grim […]

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The fight for $15 – AFL

According to Statistics Canada, Alberta has the highest Consumer Price Index in the country, and remains the most expensive province in which to live. This expense should be reflected in […]

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Workers mourn agricultural fatalities – AFL

Workers mourn agricultural fatalities Labour representatives commemorate 112 needless deaths since 2009 Edmonton – Labour activists from all over Alberta, and from all sectors of the economy will commemorate the […]

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Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence – AFL

Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence On 26th Anniversary of Montreal massacre AFL reaffirms commitment to ending violence against women Edmonton – December 6 […]

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