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Minister strengthens workplace safety rules
Jun 3, 2011

Provincial safety accreditation is now on the line for employers not in the business of providing safe workplaces for their employees. Starting July 1 — Canada Day — Alberta employers […]

June 2011: Join Together Alberta campaign; minimum wage; AB govt code of silence; workers at risk in AB
Jun 2, 2011

Join Together Alberta launches campaign to save education, health and social services Alberta is one of the wealthiest jurisdictions in the world, and yet up to 1,200 teachers and hundreds […]

Workplace safety move welcomed, but far more must be done, says AFL: Government must make Certificates of Recognition program transparent or it will fail
Jun 2, 2011

The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) welcomed today’s move by the provincial government to improve workplace health and safety, but says changes to the Certificate of Recognition (COR) do not […]

Stricter safety guidelines coming for Alberta employers
Jun 2, 2011

Jobsite fatalities, serious injuries or multiple stop work orders will force an immediate review of employers safety accreditation staring July 1, according to new rules introduced by the province Thursday. […]

Safety reviews to follow serious workplace incidents: Minister
Jun 2, 2011

Alberta Workplace safety violators will soon be hit with harsher penalties. Employment and Immigration minister Thomas Lukaszuk announced Tuesday that workplace deaths, serious injuries and multiple stop-work orders are now […]

HSAA celebrates its 40th Annual General Meeting
Jun 2, 2011

HSAA President Elizabeth Ballermann to address delegates on key health challenges and other major issues. Edmonton (2 June 2011) – Delegates gather today in Edmonton, Alberta to kick off one […]