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Labour unrest to be expected if province proceeds with ‘Wisconsin-style’ labour law changes: Union leaders united in condemning biased and secretive process
Sep 28, 2011

Alberta is heading for unprecedented workplace unrest if the province proceeds with a biased and secretive review of the Labour Code, union leaders warned today. “The changes being proposed in […]

Some calling for government to reverse Keystone XL pipeline decision
Sep 28, 2011

Alberta’s biggest labour organization is calling on federal politicians to reverse the Keystone XL pipeline construction approval, but a representative of the local open shop association thinks the lobbying campaign […]

Trial into deadly oil sands incident delayed
Sep 28, 2011

A recent decision to delay the trial for at least two of the companies charged in the deaths of two temporary foreign workers (TFWs) means it will be at least […]

Only real union provides real representation
Sep 27, 2011

Re: “It’s time for unions to re-evaluate needs of workers and adapt accordingly; Attitude overhaul necessary to regain their much-needed place in society,” by Colin McComb, Ideas, Sept. 12. It’s […]

Sinopec, the oil sands and justice delayed
Sep 27, 2011

Workers on Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.’s (CNQ-T30.900.110.36%) large Horizon project in Alberta’s oil sands knew something was wrong with the way a crew of Chinese workers flown in by a […]

AFL-CIO President Trumka sends list of killed Colombian labor leaders to Obama
Sep 26, 2011

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka sent a letter to President Obama on Monday expressing his labor federation’s opposition to the pending free-trade deal with Colombia. Included with the letter was a […]