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Industry uncertain about impact of EI reform
Jun 6, 2012

Construction leaders in Canada have mixed views about what impact federal government Employment Insurance reforms will have on seasonal workers and the industry as a whole. “It’s hard to make […]

Looking at Recall Vote as Drawing Lines for Fall
Jun 6, 2012

WASHINGTON — As a laboratory of democracy, the battle to recall Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin had all of the messy pieces: a clash of armies on the ground, the […]

Alberta families invited to the Party of the Century!
Jun 5, 2012

Centennial of Alberta Federation of Labour marked with great day at Fort Edmonton Park Finding a fun event for the whole family just got a whole lot easier, thanks to […]

100 years of worker struggles featured in Edmonton City Hall display
Jun 1, 2012

A century of fighting for workers’ rights is explored in a display that opening today at Edmonton City Hall. “The labour movement has been a vital player in shaping the […]

Alberta government misleads on projected minimum wage increase
May 31, 2012

‘After tax’ line attempts to paint province’s ultra-low minimum wage as ranking “second in Canada” EDMONTON – Members of the government of Alberta should be ashamed of themselves for attempting […]

Alberta to raise its minimum wage to $9.75 on Sept. 1, second lowest in Canada
May 31, 2012

EDMONTON – Alberta is to raise its general minimum wage to $9.75 per hour on Sept. 1. The 35-cent increase will mean the province will have the second lowest rate […]