We warned you … now here it comes – AFL
The UCP is about to launch its long-anticipated attack on worker rights About eight months ago, the Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan warned Albertans that the UCP was […]
Read moreThe UCP is about to introduce legislation aimed at importing dangerous U.S.-style anti-worker laws to Alberta, says AFL – AFL
Campaign aims to stop a race-to-the-bottom in terms of wages, bargaining power and workplace rights EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour has launched a campaign aimed at rallying public […]
Read moreKenney’s economic recovery plan will be meaningless if he pairs it with US-style wage suppression tactics – AFL
EDMONTON – Jason Kenney’s economic recovery plan won’t be worth the paper it’s written on if, as expected, he pairs it with a brutal attack on worker rights that strips […]
Read moreKenney’s child care cuts are making life less affordable for families – AFL
End of child care pilot program will mean fee hikes, fewer affordable spaces, and loss of progress towards a universal child care system for Albertans EDMONTON – The end of […]
Read moreAlberta unions to Jason Kenney: Don’t you dare cut the minimum wage! – AFL
Online campaign aims to stop UCP from dropping Alberta’s wage floor EDMONTON – Yesterday, in response to questions from the opposition leader, Premier Kenney attacked previous minimum wage increases and […]
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Alberta Needs Paid Sick Leave for all Workers – AFL
While there has always been a need for paid sick leave, COVID-19 has put a spotlight on exactly how crucial it is. Currently in Alberta, workers are eligible for 5 […]
Read moreAlberta unions urge passage of private member’s bill that would protect pensions and keep Alberta in CPP – AFL
EDMONTON – The leaders of public and private sector unions affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour are throwing their support behind Bill 203, The Pension Protection Act, a private […]
Read moreAlberta unions give workers tools to blow the whistle on employers who aren’t taking COVID-19 seriously enough – AFL
ReturnSafe.ca campaign urges workers to know their rights and speak out against unsafe practices as the economy re-opens EDMONTON – As Jason Kenney announces plans to ramp up re-launching of […]
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Public Education During a Crisis: Five Alarm Bells about the ‘Choice in Education Act’ – AFL
PART 6: Five Alarm Bells about the ‘Choice in Education Act’ On May 28, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced Bill 15: Choice in Education Act The bill expands on a […]
Read moreAlberta’s Health Care Pandemic Pay Sucks – AFL
Fewer Alberta workers qualify for pandemic wage bonuses and the top-ups are smaller than other provinces EDMONTON – The UCP’s pandemic pay for frontline health care workers is lower than […]
Read moreAlberta Federation of Labour Statement in Solidarity with People Protesting Systemic Racism – AFL
EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour stands in solidarity with the millions of people protesting systemic racism in the United States, here in Canada, and everywhere in the world. […]
Read moreForgotten workers caring for Alberta’s most vulnerable are being left out by UCP policies and programs – AFL
Government funded non-profit agencies and group homes have been left with no support for staffing or retention during COVID-19 EDMONTON – On April 20th, Health Minister Tyler Shandro publicly promised […]
Read moreAlberta labour leaders demand that Kenney not stand in the way of paid sick leave for all
UCP must cooperate with the federal government to implement Trudeau’s promise of 10 paid sick days for all Canadians, says AFL EDMONTON – The following is a statement on paid […]
Read moreUnions say Bill 1 could make Alberta a “police state” – AFL
Statement from union presidents asserts Bill 1 will limit freedom of assembly and freedom expression for workers as well as environmentalists and indigenous people EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of […]
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Public Education During a Crisis: Kenney Escalates His Attacks on Public Education During COVID-19 – AFL
Part 5: Kenney Escalates His Attacks on Public Education During COVID-19 After taking time to evaluate what has happened to public education around the world, as various governments exploited disasters […]
Read moreKenney’s “Trumpian” narrative that COVID-19 is a disease of the elderly will lead to more infections and deaths – AFL
“This is the worst kind of message to be sending to Albertans as they return to work,” says AFL EDMONTON – Not only are Premier Jason Kenney’s comments about COVID-19 […]
Read moreChild Care is crucial for Alberta’s economic recovery – AFL
Alberta’s unions call for proper funding and a robust system of child care as Alberta moves toward economic recovery EDMONTON – As more Albertans start to return to work and […]
Read moreAs Albertans return to work, AFL publishes list of 100 jobs where COVID-19 risk is highest – AFL
Unions call on UCP government to ensure safe worksites at all EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour has released a list of the top 100 jobs with the highest […]
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As Albertans return to work, who is at the highest risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus? – AFL
Women and low-income workers most likely to be infected As Albertans return to work, who is at the highest risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus? The short answer is […]
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Alberta unions urge Kenney government to delay re-opening the economy by one month – AFL
More needs to be done to guarantee safety in workplaces, says AFL EDMONTON – The leaders of unions affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour are urging the Kenney government […]
Read moreWhere’s the proof that UCP-approved masks will actually keep Albertans safe? – AFL
Use of emergency powers to side-step workplace safety standards is deeply troubling, says AFL EDMONTON – Health and safety advocates are worried that UCP Labour Minister Jason Copping is potentially […]
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2020 AFL May Day Solidarity Award Winner – Nancy Furlong – AFL
Congratulations to Nancy Furlong, our 2020 AFL May Day Solidarity Award Winner The annual May Day Solidarity Award was created in 1989 and is given to an Alberta trade unionist […]
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2020 AFL International Women’s Day Award Winner – Ivana Niblett – AFL
Congratulations to Ivana Niblett, our 2020 AFL International Women’s Day Award Winner The annual International Women’s Day Award was introduced in 1990 to recognize a sister in the labour movement […]
Read moreAlberta unions applaud Trudeau’s minimum-wage top-up, but demand transparent process with role for labour from Kenney – AFL
Front-line workers have always been essential, but underpaid, says AFL EDMONTON – Alberta unions are applauding Prime Minister Trudeau’s announcement to raise the wages of essential front-line workers who earn […]
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