The Alberta Federation of Labour’s Massive “Progressive Economics” Fail
Aug 4, 2012
One of the downsides with having one of the hottest — if not the hottest — economies in the world is that there comes a time when you might not […]
Alberta union launches online fight against restaurant giant
Jul 30, 2012
Call it a digital warning shot. Two Alberta unions have quietly launched a website, EthicalSpoon.com, which targets one of Canada’s largest restaurant franchisers, Cara, over alleged “ethical concerns”. The barebones […]
Editorial: Canadians expect a balanced workforce
Jul 27, 2012
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney continues to remove barriers to ensure Alberta’s oilsands and construction industries have access to the skilled tradespeople they need. Last week, Kenney expanded a pilot program […]
Federation Presidents: Premiers should fight back against Ottawa’s low-wage schemes
Jul 26, 2012
It has become clear that the federal government, supported by a number of employer organizations, has a plan for transforming Canada’s labour market in ways that will profoundly hurt Canadians. […]
Alberta relying on bogus labour shortage figures
Jul 25, 2012
AFL says government is wrong and Chartered Accountants are right: labour shortage fears are overblown EDMONTON-The Alberta Federation of Labour released internal government documents today, showing claims of a catastrophic […]
Alberta temporary foreign worker pilot expansion
Jul 25, 2012
Ottawa – The expansion of the Temporary Foreign Worker pilot in Alberta is creating an outcry from the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL). “Canadians should get first crack at these […]