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PRESS RELEASE: Six years of minimum wage freeze leaves lowest-paid Albertans crushed by rising cost of living
Oct 1, 2024

“All working Albertans should earn enough to put food on their tables and keep a roof over their heads,” says McGowan EDMONTON – As of today, Alberta’s minimum wage has […]

PRESS RELEASE: “It’s time for Albertans to demand an end to public funding of private schools!”
Sep 18, 2024

Smith’s speech was a tipping point. AFL president calls on fellow Albertans to unite against UCP privatization onslaught EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) president Gil McGowan made the […]

PRESS RELEASE: Smith’s “tough-guy antics” threaten the education and health services Albertans rely upon
Sep 17, 2024

AFL blasts Smith for trampling the rights of Fort McMurray education workers FORT MCMURRAY – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) president Gil McGowan is in Fort McMurray today supporting education workers who […]

BLOG: UFCW 401 members keep Red Lobster franchise running through bankruptcy uncertainty
Sep 16, 2024

If you’re in west Edmonton, and have a craving for affordable seafood, you might hop in the car and head to 171 Street, where a Red Lobster franchise sits. While […]

BLOG: Pierre Poilievre’s Union Policy will Pulverize Paycheques
Sep 12, 2024

This one Conservative policy will kick the ass of the middle class If Pierre Poilievre becomes Prime Minister, his policies will reduce workers’ wages and reduce workers job stability. Buried […]

STATEMENT: UCP government to blame if public-sector workers hit the picket lines
Sep 10, 2024

Labour disputes baked into this year’s budget EDMONTON – The UCP government is on a collision course with Alberta’s public-sector workers and will have no one to blame but themselves […]