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Unions vow to fight Harper’s anti-worker agenda: Labour leaders from across Alberta condemn ‘one-sided’ back-to-work legislation
Jun 21, 2011

Alberta’s labour leaders sent a strong message to the Harper government today, condemning the anti-worker agenda shown by back-to-work legislation in the Canada Post and Air Canada disputes. “Rather than […]

Edmonton postal workers rally against proposed back-to-work legislation: Other unions join voices to send message to federal government
Jun 21, 2011

EDMONTON – Solidarity was the message postal workers and labour unions took to the streets of Edmonton Tuesday after a rally at Canada Post’s downtown plant. “You are not alone. […]

Postal strike ‘not over yet’
Jun 21, 2011

Marching through Edmonton’s core, hundreds of angry postal workers and union leaders shouted their message loud and clear. “We’re working united, we’ll never be defeated!” workers shouted on Tuesday outside […]

Accusation of “Americanizing” arises during postal dispute
Jun 21, 2011

Organized labour is accusing the Harper government of “Americanizing” collective bargaining. The accusation came Tuesday during a noon hour rally outside Canada Post’s downtown plant in Edmonton. It saw a […]

Soft economy keeps injured workers home: Modified work boosts morale
Jun 17, 2011

Alberta workers seriously injured on the job in the past two years stayed home longer afterwards due to a soft economy with fewer opportunities for “modified work,” the Workers’ Compensation […]

Conservative government out to undercut unions, critics say
Jun 17, 2011

NDP labour critic Yvon Godin is not alone in his assessment of a bleak future for unionized workers. “This is only the beginning — no matter what,” the New Brunswick […]