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Energy union calls for intelligent policy on oil sands
Dec 19, 2011

On 2 December, representatives of the ICEM Canadian affiliate Communications, Energy and Paperworkers (CEP) Union participated in a discussion on trade union perspectives on the Canadian bituminous sands, or tar […]

The Best and Worst Moments for Workers in 2011
Dec 16, 2011

What a year it’s been for workers! From Wisconsin to Washington, D.C., on the football field and the factory floor, we’ve seen unprecedented attacks on working families from big corporations […]

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 […]