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Minister must do more to protect Alberta workers; Waiting for complaints to be filed won’t prevent abuse in the workplace, says AFL
Aug 10, 2011

EDMONTON – Moves to improve the enforcement of Alberta’s Employment Standards code are welcome, but the government approach is wrong and doesn’t go far enough in protecting workers, says the […]

Employment Standards bolsters staffing to address flood of online complaints
Aug 10, 2011

EDMONTON – A new online system for workers to report grievances against their employers has worked so well the province has been “flooded” with complaints to investigate, Employment and Immigration […]

Canada needs a true national energy strategy: Slowing tar sands development smarter than unlimited extraction, shipment
Aug 8, 2011

When energy ministers from around the country gathered in Kananaskis recently, Alberta Energy Minister Ron Liepert billed the meeting as a potentially historic gathering at which politicians will begin long-overdue […]

Handicapping the Wisconsin Recall Elections: Badger State Democrats are trying to win at least three recall race on Tuesday. What are the odds?
Aug 8, 2011

Never before in American politics have voters recalled more than two state legislators in a single year. That record could be broken on Tuesday, when Wisconsinites vote to decide the […]

Will Voters Boot Wisconsin Republicans? 7 Things to Know About Tuesday’s Recall Elections
Aug 5, 2011

This Tuesday, six Republican state senators who supported Scott Walker’s radical agenda face recall. Here’s what you need to know about the issues at play. August 5, 2011 | Tuesday, […]

Malawi: Respect Human Rights and Allow Peaceful Protest
Aug 5, 2011

LabourOn 20th July 2011, civil society organisations, including the trade union movement headed by the ITUC-affiliated Malawi Confederation of Trade Unions (MCTU), took to the streets to advance legitimate calls […]