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PRESS RELEASE: Resistance Rally at Legislature being organized to fight for a better Alberta
Apr 11, 2025

“It will be an opportunity for Albertans to say ‘NO!’ to the UCP’s Maple MAGA agenda and ‘Yes’ to an agenda that really puts Albertans first!” — McGowan EDMONTON – […]

PRESS RELEASE: Alberta unions unveil historic “collective defence” commitment to each other
Mar 26, 2025

Solidarity Pact says “an attack on one will be viewed as an attack on all” EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) and over 20 Alberta unions, representing more […]

STATEMENT: Alberta’s budget is a recipe for confrontation with workers and unions
Feb 27, 2025

After years of high inflation, failure to budget for negotiated wage increases that keep pace with inflation means the UCP is setting the stage for an unprecedented fight with Alberta […]

PRESS RELEASE: AFL launches “Adopt-a-Striker” action to counter UCP efforts to “starve education workers out”
Feb 21, 2025

Other unions and supporters are being asked to help keep strikers whole as they fight for higher wages and dignity EDMONTON – The president of the Alberta Federation of Labour […]

PRESS RELEASE: AFL urges Smith to “pick a side” in the war against Trump’s tariffs
Feb 3, 2025

Smith is not currently on Team Canada. That needs to change, says McGowan EDMONTON – In a strongly-word letter to Premier Danielle Smith, the president of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy […]

PRESS RELEASE: Alberta wages have fallen behind both BC and Quebec, says new report released by the Alberta Federation of Labour
Jan 28, 2025

Alberta advantage disappears as UCP wage suppression policies lead to slowest wage growth in Canada EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) and Canada’s leading progressive economist, Dr. Jim […]