No charges in death of Alta. teen crushed by forklift
There will be no charges in the death of a 16-year-old Alberta teenager who was crushed by a forklift two years ago. The 16-year-old boy was working his second shift […]
Read moreNo charges to be laid in Rona forklift accident
It’s been two years since the tragic death of a 16 year old St. Albert boy involved in a forklift accident at St. Albert’s RONA Store. Occupational Health and Safety […]
Read moreNo charges in forklift accident that killed Alberta teen working at lumber yard
There will be no charges in the death of an Alberta teenager who was crushed by a forklift at a lumber yard where he was working. Mitchell Tanner, who was […]
Read moreAlberta cutting training programs amid zero job growth: New AFL research shows Alberta cut job training by $23 million despite increased need by aboriginals and young workers
EDMONTON – Alberta is the only province in Canada that hasn’t seen job growth since last summer, but the province is cutting employment training programs by more than $20 million, […]
Read moreMay 2010: Health-care reform; Workplace safety; Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights; Spring/Summer 2010 Union Magazine
Have your say on health-care reform! The Alberta government is hosting 28 “invitation-only” meetings around the province as it plans sweeping changes to the health-care system. Friends of Medicare, supported […]
Read moreAlberta government doing poor job of enforcing safety regulations: auditor general
The Alberta government is doing a poor job of enforcing safety regulations on employers who ignore the rules and force their workers to face a significantly higher risk of injury. […]
Read moreStelmach Tories bet on long-term with North West upgrader announcement: Current markets see more bitumen exported
The Stelmach government is forging ahead with an upgrader partnership designed to process more oilsands in Alberta at a time when market forces are working against their goal and the […]
Read moreWhitewashing Alberta’s workplace safety record
On April 28, workers around the world participated in the International Day of Mourning — a day set aside to remember the multitude of people killed or injured at work […]
Read moreDecline in workplace deaths no cause for complacency: Fewer injuries in 2009 reflect the fact that fewer Albertans are working, not tougher government regulations
On April 28, workers around the world participated in the International Day of Mourning — a day set aside to remember the multitude of people killed or injured at work […]
Read moreWestern premiers ink deal to tumble trade barriers: Provinces to pool drug purchases, int’l marketing plans
EDMONTON – Canada’s three westernmost provinces signed a wide-ranging deal Friday that will apply to everything from trade, investment and labour mobility to international marketing. The New West Partnership creates […]
Read moreProvincial pact makes for ‘economic powerhouse’
Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan have come together to form an alliance they say will make Western Canada an “economic powerhouse.”The three provinces signed the New West Partnership in Regina […]
Read moreGovernment slammed at memorial
Workers that have been killed or injured on the job were honoured yesterday at city hall as a National Day of Mourning was observed in their name. Labour unions and […]
Read moreWorkplace injury rate at an all-time low: Number of deaths on the job plunge to 110 in 2009
Workplace injuries were at a record low in the province last year but there’s still a long way to go, Minister of Employment and Immigration Thomas Lukaszuk said. “No matter […]
Read moreAlberta not adequately prepared to keep workers safe if economic boom times return
Research shows Alberta spends less on workplace safety now than in 1991 – even though many more Albertans work in dangerous industries New research released today by Alberta’s largest workers’ […]
Read moreService Alberta’s survey on employment agencies (primarily for temporary foreign workers)
Complete Service Alberta survey and submit by Friday, April 30, 2010 Apr 21, 2010 Issue: Service Alberta’s survey on employment agencies (primarily for temporary foreign workers) Action Requested: Complete Service […]
Read moreDanger Workers at Risk: New research reveals Alberta’s dismal record of under-funding workplace safety
Danger Workers at Risk: New research reveals Alberta’s dismal record of under-funding workplace safety Alberta is one of the most dangerous places in Canada to be a worker. Our province […]
Read moreAlberta workplace injuries hit record low, says province
Workplace injuries have hit a record low in Alberta, the province said Wednesday as labour groups demanded more action to protect employees. “Alberta today is at a 19-year low relative […]
Read moreAlberta not prepared to keep workers safe in boom times: AFL
Government spending on workplace safety in Alberta has not kept pace with growth in the provincial economy and population, according to research from the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL). As […]
Read morePrez of AFL says Alberta dangerous for workers
Alberta has many dangerous industries for employees, with a government that is spending less on workplace safety than they were in 1991. According to Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta […]
Read moreAlberta lags other provinces in funding work inspector: National Day of Mourning observed
Alberta has less work site health and safety inspectors than many other provinces, even with an increasing number of workers in dangerous industries, according to a new report from the […]
Read moreRatchet up workplace safety enforcement: Alberta auditor
A new report by the Auditor General of Alberta suggests that the province needs to drastically improve its approach to worker safety. The semi-annual report, released on April 14 by […]
Read moreCritics contend temporary foreign worker program ‘inherently exploitative’
As the high season for temporary foreign workers in Canada kicks off, critics argue the program is broken, serving the short-term needs of the labour market while acting as an […]
Read moreApril 2010: Auditor General Report on Occupational Health and Safety; Temporary Foreign Workers; Pensions; Phone now to save union jobs
Lives of workers put at risk by government The government’s shocking failure to enforce its own workplace safety laws is putting thousands of workers at risk, according to a new […]
Read moreNaming unsafe Alberta firms needs legal OK
The Alberta government says it wants to release the names of companies with poor safety records, but it needs legal approval first to ensure no privacy laws are broken. The […]
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