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Alberta’s largest union urges government to increase oilsands royalty rates
Mar 28, 2013

The Alberta Federation of Labour claims it has obtained a government report which shows the province is getting less for it’s heavy oil compared to other jurisdictions with a similar […]

Media Advisory: AFL to release heavy-oil royalty comparison report
Mar 27, 2013

Despite political instability, Angolans get more for their oil than Albertans CALGARY – Albertans are getting less for our heavy crude oil than other nations with comparable resources, according to […]

2013 Backgrounder_Oil Sands Royalties
Mar 27, 2013

2013 Backgrounder_Oil Sands Royalties

Foreign workers easier route than Canadian apprentices: AFL
Mar 25, 2013

The latest federal budget is “an insult to Canadians,” says Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan, who says the government’s promise to promote Canadians over the Temporary Foreign Worker […]

Federal funding end forces energy group merger
Mar 25, 2013

Petroleum Human Resources Council acquired by Enform Canada CALGARY — The end of the $17.5-million federal sector council program has forced the marriage of the oil and gas industry’s safety […]

Federal budget skills training plan embraced by Alberta business groups
Mar 22, 2013

CALGARY – Alberta business groups say a rejigged skills training program included in the most recent federal budget could offer some relief for the province’s tight labour market. Travis Davies […]