2021 in review: – AFL
Dec 17, 2021
A look back on the Kenney UCP government’s damage to Alberta in 2021 In 2021, the Kenney UCP government continued to put their personal, political and ideological interests ahead of […]
It’s not a labour shortage, it’s a good employer shortage! – AFL
Dec 17, 2021
And in Alberta, there’s a good provincial government shortage too! By now you’ve probably heard the chorus of whiny employer groups bemoaning what they say is a labour shortage. It’s […]
Kenney, LaGrange and the UCP are targeting the ATA to silence an effective critic – AFL
Dec 10, 2021
Albertans trust teachers far more than they trust the UCP, says AFL The following is a statement from Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan: EDMONTON – After picking fights […]
Controversial new election law should be called the “Jason Kenney Rescue Plan” – AFL
Dec 8, 2021
It’s designed to help Kenney save his leadership, wiggle out from RCMP investigation and silence one of his fiercest critics EDMONTON – The UCP gave Bill 81 the innocuous sounding […]
AFL applauds federal announcement on paid sick leave – AFL
Nov 26, 2021
AFL president says it’s now Premier Kenney’s turn to step up and protect Alberta workers EDMONTON – The president of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group is applauding today’s announcement confirming […]
The UCP’s anti-democracy gag law: Bill 81 explained – AFL
Nov 25, 2021
Update on Bill 81 December 13, 2021 Due to overwhelming public and internal opposition, the UCP government amended Bill 81, the Election Statutes Amendment Act, and passed the legislation in […]