Putting local job seekers first in line, but labour union says changes not enough Employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers will now have to first secure a Labour Market […]

Low-wage employers won’t be deterred by change to guest worker program Edmonton – A $275 processing fee for employers will not stop the exploitation of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). The […]

Energy East no solution on its own, but creates opportunity for upgrading in Canada EDMONTON – The Energy East pipeline is a two-edged sword warns the Alberta Federation of Labour. […]

Join concerned members of UNA Local 301 at the U of A Hospital on July 24 at 11:30 a.m. Affiliates are encouraged to bring your flags and banners and wear […]

Investigations find employers skimming from TFW paycheques EDMONTON – Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) face a greater risk of being the victims of payroll fraud. Information obtained by the Alberta Federation […]

2013 Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Workers shortchanged by payroll violations