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Alberta’s labour movement celebrates 100 years
Jun 16, 2012

The Alberta Federation of Labour is celebrating the work of unions in the province in its centennial anniversary. President of the AFL Gil McGowan says labour laws and work conditions […]

Alberta labour movement celebrates 100 years
Jun 16, 2012

The Alberta Federation of Labour celebrated a milestone Saturday. The AFL is marking its 100th birthday by throwing a party at Fort Edmonton Park. A small group of railway workers […]

June 2012: Party of the Century; Harper attacks workers’ wages; AB government low-wage agenda; oil-sands debate
Jun 15, 2012

Thousands of union supporters to gather for Centennial celebration More than 3,000 supporters of the labour movement will converge on Fort Edmonton Park tomorrow (Saturday, June 16) to celebrate 100 […]

Thousands of union supporters to gather for Party of the Century!
Jun 15, 2012

Crowds to celebrate union achievements and prepare for coming battles More than 3,000 supporters of the labour movement will converge on Fort Edmonton Park tomorrow (Saturday, June 16) to celebrate […]

Spinning Alberta’s minimum wage increase
Jun 15, 2012

Back in late May, Alberta announced that it would be increasing the minimum wage in September, with the general minimum wage rising from $9.40 an hour to $9.75. The minimum […]

Alta. Union Celebrates 100 Years
Jun 14, 2012

The City of Edmonton is honouring the 100th anniversary of a local union with its very own dedicated week of recognition. Mayor Stephen Mandel and numerous councillors were on hand […]