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Alberta workers under attack as province marks Labour Day
Sep 2, 2011

Alberta workers are under increasing under fire as the province takes a day off work Monday to celebrate their contribution to our communities and our economy. “The Alberta government has […]

Why the NDP has it wrong on Keystone: Halting exports in favor of domestic jobs is disingenuous
Sep 2, 2011

To his credit, Alberta NDP leader Brian Mason has at least brought the increasingly cosmic debate over TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone expansion back to earth. Yesterday in the Calgary Herald, and […]

Government continues to target the Mexican Electrical Workers Union (SME)
Aug 31, 2011

Since October 2009 the Mexican Electrical Workers Union (SME) has been one of the primary targets of the Mexican government’s attack on Freedom of Association. Most recently, the government has […]

Union Job Helps
Aug 29, 2011

My husband and I have worked to raise our three children to the best of our ability. At times we have struggled to keep food on the table, clothes on […]

Minister’s secretive review of labour code fatally flawed: Biased process launched at the whim of lobby group, says AFL
Aug 26, 2011

A review of the labour code launched by Alberta employment minister Thomas Lukaszuk is doomed to fail unless the process is changed, says the province’s largest labour group. “The minister […]

Construction labour laws face major review: Province seeks changes to reduce costs
Aug 26, 2011

The Alberta government is quietly consulting with employers and unions about major changes to the labour laws that cover the province’s massive construction sector. Employment and Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk […]