Workers lost in the shuffle in flood relief efforts
Jul 4, 2013
Aid must cover lost wages as well as damaged property HIGH RIVER, AB – As flood rebuilding gets under way in earnest, and property owners begin to apply for compensation, […]
Alberta Federation of Labour Calling for Extended EI Benefits for Flood Victims
Jun 26, 2013
The Alberta Federation of Labour’s Gil McGowan is calling on the federal government to extend EI coverage to all those affected by floods in Southern Alberta. Only about 22% of […]
Pipeline plans defended on last day of hearings
Jun 26, 2013
The provincial government’s demand that Northern Gateway conduct full-scale unannounced marine emergency response drills is not practical, the pipeline company said in its final argument on Monday. Northern Gateway lawyer […]
Extend EI coverage for all Southern Alberta flood victims: AFL
Jun 25, 2013
Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan has called on the federal government to extend EI coverage for all those affected by floods in Southern Alberta. Only about […]
June 2013: Free Workshop FOIP; Boycott i-Hotel and Edm Hotel & Conv. Centre; Act now on Bill C-377; Bill C-525: Another Tory attempt to undermine unions; Supreme Court sides with workers …
Jun 21, 2013
URGENT ACTION Free Workshop on Access to Information on Friday, June 28 The Alberta Federation of Labour will host a “Lunch and Learn” workshop covering the basics of Alberta’s Freedom […]