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PRESS RELEASE: On the National Day of Mourning, Workers Demand Better on Occupational Health & Safety
Apr 28, 2023

Four years of UCP government have threatened Alberta workers’ safety: Kuprys EDMONTON – Today, workers across Alberta will gather to commemorate the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or […]

PRESS RELEASE: Workers Demand Better at AFL Biennial Convention
Apr 23, 2023

Gil McGowan re-elected for two-year term as president CALGARY – A record 503 delegates representing unions from across the province gathered in Calgary to demand better from employers and the […]

PRESS RELEASE: Workers Demand Better in the face of UCP threats
Apr 21, 2023

AFL shows support for PSAC workers, next provincial government will face similar issues CALGARY – Today, approximately 500 workers marched on Calgary City Hall to demand better from the provincial government. […]

PRESS RELEASE: $60 MILLION IN CHILDCARE FUNDING ABANDONED BY PREMIER: AFL
Apr 14, 2023

EDMONTON – In a letter to the Premier, Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan revealed that the UCP government left $60 million in funding intended to help Alberta parents with […]

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Big win for working Albertans: Federal budget includes labour conditions on tax credits
Mar 29, 2023

Carbon Capture tax credits include requirements for fair wages, training EDMONTON – The federal budget’s Carbon Capture (CCUS) investment tax credit plan will create thousands of high-paying jobs for Albertans […]

PRESS RELEASE: Workers demand better from duelling retirement plans
Mar 23, 2023

Albertans need pension stability and expansion, instead of UCP threats EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) president Gil McGowan responded to the NDP Caucus’ release of their retirement security […]