Chinese government will use Nexen’s marketing arm to suppress bitumen prices, warns report
Harper’s new ownership guidelines won’t stop Chinese from exerting control in Alberta’s oil sands, according to new AFL report CALGARY – Albertans concerned about the future of the oil sands […]
Read moreChinese government will use Nexen’s marketing arm to suppress bitumen prices, warns report
Harper’s new ownership guidelines won’t stop Chinese from exerting control in Alberta’s oil sands, according to new AFL report CALGARY – Albertans concerned about the future of the oil sands […]
Read moreChina’s Gas Tank
China’s Gas Tank Three Steps Toward Selling Out Canadian Energy Security December 17, 2012 Chinese-Canadian business relations are being redefined, as we cede decision-making power about our natural resources to […]
Read moreHarper’s Nexen Decision Couched in a ‘Bald-Faced Lie’
“Harper is saying what Canadians want to hear while doing what they don’t want” – AFL president Edmonton – Prime Minister Harper’s supposedly “tough new conditions” for foreign takeovers are […]
Read moreAlberta leading race to the bottom
Province’s minimum wage again the lowest in Canada Edmonton – Alberta has reclaimed the dubious distinction of having the worst minimum wage in the country. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the […]
Read moreLabour activists call for action on women’s rights
AFL urges comprehensive plan at event to commemorate 23rd anniversary of tragedy Edmonton – Alberta needs to address pay gap for women, according to AFL president Gil McGowan. On Sunday, […]
Read moreThe vulture capitalists are circling CP Rail
Restructuring and cuts at railway a warning to Canadians about risk of Bain-style management Edmonton – Labour advocates are taking aim at vulture capitalism in the wake of massive job […]
Read moreCalgary mom outraged as stats show Alberta slow to prosecute unsafe employers
/Saskatchewan prosecutes four times as many cases The province’s workplace safety prosecution record is drawing fire, as new figures show signifi cantly fewer cases were taken to court last year […]
Read moreCalgary mom outraged as stats show Alberta slow to prosecute unsafe employers
Saskatchewan prosecutes four times as many cases The province’s workplace safety prosecution record is drawing fire, as new figures show signifi cantly fewer cases were taken to court last year […]
Read moreWho’s cheque-ing who?
Critics say the Lobbyist Act has no teeth Alberta Ethics Commissioner Neil Wilkinson’s 2012 annual report, released November 19, has nothing but enthusiasm for the work of his office and […]
Read moreArgus Media: Pursuing Premium Prices: Canadian Crude and Evolving World Markets (Nov 2012)
Argus Media “Pursuing Premium Prices: Canadian Crude and Evolving World Markets“ November 29, 2012
Read moreAlberta Federation of Labour lauds ruling that protects worker privacy
Injunction against drug testing upheld by Court of Queen’s Bench Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is calling a ruling that protects workers in the oil sands from […]
Read moreSuncor can’t do random drug tests on workers, court rules
The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 7:26PM EST EDMONTON — Alberta’s top court has dismissed an appeal by Suncor Energy over its plan to randomly test thousands of […]
Read moreLabour, Wildrose and New Democrats unanimous in call for election finance reform
Alberta Federation of Labour urges level playing field with ban corporate, union donations Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) welcomes the support of the Wildrose Party in the […]
Read moreAppeal court strikes down Suncor testing plan
Alberta’s Court of Appeal has struck down a plan by energy company Suncor to randomly test thousands of workers for drugs and alcohol. The court said in the decision that […]
Read moreLtr to Hon. Finley re: ministry’s review of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program
Ltr to Hon. Finley re: ministry’s review of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program
Read moreLabour group not convinced change on the way for Temporary Foreign Worker Program
/EDMONTON – Labour group not convinced change on the way for Temporary Foreign Worker Program The Alberta Federation of Labour thinks the same people they say messed up the Temporary […]
Read moreAlberta Federation of Labour skeptical of TFW program review
Alberta Federation of Labour skeptical of TFW program reviewTories created this monster, can’t be trusted to tame it Edmonton – Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is broken and despite […]
Read more2012 Submission on Social Policy Framework to AB Govt Human Services
2012 Submission on Social Policy Framework to AB Govt Human Services
Read moreAlberta safety law sparks controversy
/CALGARY — A Redford government plan to target employers who repeatedly defy the province’s safety laws with new penalties of up to $10,000 is being opposed by an industry group […]
Read moreUnions call for public inquiry to restore consumer confidence in beef supply chain
/BROOKS, Alta. — Alberta’s labour movement wants a public inquiry into what went wrong at XL Foods’ beef plant in Brooks. It was closed after E. coli contamination was found […]
Read moreUnions call for public inquiry to restore consumer confidence in beef supply chain
BROOKS, Alta. — Alberta’s labour movement wants a public inquiry into what went wrong at XL Foods’ beef plant in Brooks. It was closed after E. coli contamination was found […]
Read moreWildrose trounced Tories in election fundraising battle
/CALGARY — The Wildrose lost the popular vote in last spring’s hard-fought provincial election but won the money contest against the ruling Progressive Conservative dynasty, new financial disclosure documents show. […]
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