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PRESS RELEASE: Sustainable Jobs Act gives workers a “seat at the table”: AFL’s McGowan
Jun 15, 2023

CALGARY – The federal government’s Sustainable Jobs Act will ensure that workers have a loud voice on Alberta’s economic future, according to Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) president Gil McGowan. […]

STATEMENT: Alberta workers snubbed and disrespected again, as Smith refuses to name a minister for Labour
Jun 9, 2023

EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan made the following statement in response to the announcement of the new cabinet for the Government of Alberta: “Since Danielle […]

PRESS RELEASE: Alberta economy has lagged other provinces since 2019
May 24, 2023

New study shows UCP “trickle-down” policies haven’t worked CALGARY – As the provincial election looms, corporate tax cuts and other examples of “trickle-down economics” have been in the news on […]

Report Card from Workers
May 16, 2023

  We’ve heard the concerns of tens of thousands of workers across the province – and there has never been more at stake.   That’s why we’ve created a new […]

PRESS RELEASE: Video demonstrates that Smith has a plan to “take a sledgehammer to our whole health care system”
May 10, 2023

Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan issued the following statement in response to revelations about Danielle Smith’s blueprint for privatizing health care: EDMONTON – “Danielle Smith says she wants to […]

Statement by Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan on Red Dress Day
May 5, 2023

Statement by Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan on Red Dress Day: EDMONTON – “Today is Red Dress Day. It’s a day to honour and bring awareness to the […]