Voices of unemployed Americans
Dec 15, 2011
A bill that would slash Jill’s federal unemployment benefits by more than half is headed to the U.S. Senate after passing the House on a largely party-line vote. Watch this […]
Oil and government: The energy industry has more influence than you
Dec 15, 2011
When Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL), walked into a conference room in Kananaskis to observe the meeting of energy ministers from across Canada in July, […]
Join MacEwan Staff Association at information picket/walk December 14th noon
Dec 14, 2011
Issue: The MacEwan Staff Association is seeking a new collective agreement for the more than 700 non-academic staff at MacEwan University in Edmonton. Actions Requested: Join the workers as they […]
URGENT ACTION: Join campaign to stop the dismantlement of the Canadian Wheat Board
Dec 12, 2011
Issue: The Harper government’s bid to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and undermine rural Prairie communities through Bill C-18, now before the Senate. Action Requested: Take part in an […]
Western premiers meet here to stoke ‘economic powerhouse’
Dec 12, 2011
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Alison Redford will host her counterparts from Saskatchewan and B.C. on Tuesday to discuss the direction of the New West Partnership. The partnership, established in April […]