Unions join Indigenous groups in demanding search for graves at other former residential school sites – AFL
“We cannot let this moment pass without meaningful action.” EDMONTON – Alberta unions are supporting Indigenous leaders and advocates in demanding a thorough search for graves at other former residential […]
Read moreAFL Convention 2021 concludes with the re-election of President Gil McGowan and the election of Karen Kuprys to secretary treasurer – AFL
Alberta’s labour movement wraps ups convention ready to stand up for Alberta EDMONTON – At the 52nd Constitutional Convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan was re-elected to […]
Read moreUniversities’ pensions move shows folly of UCP’s Bill 22 – AFL
Kenney undermined ability of Alberta’s biggest pensions to get the best deal for workers and retirees EDMONTON – Alberta’s universities’ pensions board pulled funds from Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) […]
Read moreUCP MLAs shut down the Legislature to save themselves, but leave millions of other Albertans unprotected in their workplaces – AFL
AFL demands action to keep people safe in ALL Alberta workplaces, not just the Legislature EDMONTON – The president of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group, the Alberta Federation of Labour, […]
Read more“We won’t be able to get a handle on the third wave until the UCP acknowledges that COVID is being spread in Alberta workplaces” – AFL
On the National Day of Mourning, AFL releases 10-point plan to protect Alberta workers and help end the pandemic EDMONTON – Every year, workers come together on April 28, the […]
Read moreDreeshen took COVID-19 safety equipment from emergency workers to give to meatpacking plants, documents suggest – AFL
Minister Dreeshen interfered with Alberta’s emergency response while packing plant ran without PPE EDMONTON – Minister Dreeshen’s office interfered with the provincial emergency response to COVID-19 to take personal protective […]
Read moreAFL worried about UCP’s true intentions as Kenney government moves to abolish apprenticeship board – AFL
Bill 67 will give minister unprecedented power – and unions don’t trust him to use it wisely EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour is skeptical and worried by the […]
Read moreAFL president demands vaccinations for front line workers – AFL
EDMONTON – The president of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization, the Alberta Federation of Labour, is demanding that the Kenney government add education workers, grocery store workers, group home workers […]
Read moreStarting tomorrow, employers will no longer be required to keep injured workers on benefit plans or hire them back when they recover – AFL
On April 1, 2021 several parts of the UCP’s disastrous Bill 47 come into force, further weakening Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation system. EDMONTON – Although the UCP originally passed this legislation […]
Read moreMinisters Dreeshen and Copping should be fired and a public inquiry called into the UCP’s response to COVID-19 in meatpacking plants, says AFL – AFL
Documents obtained by the AFL show that UCP dangerously bungled COVID-19 response at Cargill EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour is calling for the UCP’s Agriculture and Labour Ministers […]
Read moreGil McGowan, Opening Remarks on Bill 208 Hearing – March 08, 2021 – AFL
I’ve been asked here today because I’m the president of the Federation of Labour; chair of the Labour Coalition on Pensions; and chair of the sponsor board of Alberta’s largest […]
Read moreAFL calls for public inquiry into unlawful police activity against MLA Phillips and demands officers be fired – AFL
Joint statement from the leaders of Alberta’s largest labour organizations Edmonton – The unions of the Alberta Federation of Labour stand together to support Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips to condemn […]
Read moreAlberta women are still fighting for gender equality this IWD – paid sick days are an important step forward
From wages at work to the amount of unpaid care work they do in their formal jobs and at home, COVID-19 has only made the struggles for women in Alberta […]
Read moreAFL echoes call for public inquiry into UCP’s handling of COVID-19 at meat packing plants – AFL
The UCP has been derelict in their duty to keep workers and the public safe, says McGowan Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization, the Alberta Federation of Labour, is […]
Read more2021 budget will undermine Alberta’s economic recovery – AFL
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will last longer without budget support EDMONTON – Alberta’s 2021 budget does not provide Alberta the tools it needs to recover from the effects of […]
Read moreUCP’s One-time Reimbursement Does Nothing to Solve Child Care Crisis for Alberta Families – AFL
All children deserve a Fair Start in life. Yet, Jason Kenney’s approach to child care continues to leave many families behind EDMONTON – Yesterday’s announcement from the UCP government of […]
Read moreWe can’t afford to wait. It’s time for paid sick leave for every worker in Canada. – AFL
Joint Statement by Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Federations of Labour In advance of the federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers’ meeting, provincial and territorial federations of labour are united in […]
Read moreThe budget Albertans need puts their health and welfare above corporate interests – AFL
Statement from Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan Despite the positive slogans, in the last two years the Kenney UCP government has made cuts to Albertans’ health care, education […]
Read moreAFL calls for paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations – AFL
EDMONTON – As more workers get ready to get their COVID-19 vaccines, the Alberta Federation of Labour wants to help remove barriers for workers by calling for the provincial government […]
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Alberta has a spending problem. The problem is we don’t spend enough! – AFL
The near universal declaration from conservatives of all stripes is that Alberta has a spending problem. The Alberta Federation of Labour agrees that Alberta has a spending problem. The problem […]
Read moreHundreds of days late, Kenney’s wage top-up program for frontline workers lands with resounding thud – AFL
Plan for Critical Worker Benefit “is yet another UCP dumpster fire” EDMONTON – After hundreds of days of indecision and foot-dragging on the wage-support program for frontline workers, the Kenney […]
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Don’t believe the UCP’s MacKinnon report, Albertans pay less than most for public sector wages – AFL
Albertans are actually getting a good deal when it comes to the wages and salaries of our public-sector workers. This might come as a surprise to many Albertans after decades […]
Read moreAggressive action by union and workers saves lives by shuttering COVID-ridden pork plant – AFL
But who will protect non-union workers as variants pick up steam across the province? Shocking AHS letter shows government didn’t act to protect workers at COVID-ridden pork plant. Instead of […]
Read moreKenney government’s wage support for frontline workers is late, cynical and divisive – AFL
EDMONTON – Today’s wage-support announcement for Alberta’s frontline workers is far too late, cynical and political, and continues to divide Alberta workers. “The Kenney government didn’t want to provide financial […]
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