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Include farm workers
May 16, 2011

Re: “Justice for firefighters,” Editorial, May 12. The Alberta Federation of Labour welcomes the news that Alberta will extend Workers’ Compensation Board coverage to include volunteer firefighters. These courageous people […]

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Farm workers deserve same
May 16, 2011

Re: “WCB to cover volunteer firefighters who get cancer on job; Bill provides same benefits as full-timers get,” The Journal, May 11. The Alberta Federation of Labour welcomes the news […]

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Delay in inspecting murder trial worksite is evidence of government failure: Minister’s reliance on complaints-driven process puts Albertans at risk, says AFL
May 12, 2011

The provincial government has shown once again that its attitude toward inspecting workplaces is putting Albertans in danger, says the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL). “Despite undeniable and uncontested evidence […]

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What’s behind “right to work” in New Hampshire
May 12, 2011

Right to Work legislation has been returning, like a zombie to NH since the 1980’s. It’s been rejected every time. This year, with an NH House filled with a huge […]

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Voisey’s Bay Report A Victory for Workers, Vindication for Union
May 12, 2011

ST. JOHN’S, NL, May 12 /CNW/ – A government-commissioned report examining the 18-month labour dispute at Voisey’s Bay is a vindication for all workers in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Although we […]

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May 2011: AFL convention; lineup of star speakers at CLC convention; battle for workplace safety continues; workers warned about delayed retirement
May 11, 2011

AFL Convention a success: Read all about it! About 400 delegates and guests attended the AFL convention in Calgary for a packed schedule of events that included: A moving ceremony […]

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