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New Egyptian independent labour union calls for celebrations in Tahrir
Apr 30, 2011

The Egyptian revolution has opened the door for workers’ unions to mobilise in Egypt – and it is bearing fruit. The Egypt Federation for Independent Unions was established as a […]

Worker deaths across Alberta rise 24% in 2010
Apr 29, 2011

The state of Alberta’s economy can be measured in more than dollars -booming business is also mirrored in the workplace death toll. Government figures show workplace fatalities in 2010 spiked […]

City strikes committee on council remuneration
Apr 29, 2011

St. Albert city council took formal action to place decision-making on their 2011 remuneration out of their hands on Tuesday as they created a committee to be made up of […]

Global Unions’ May Day Call for Social Justice and Democracy
Apr 29, 2011

29 April 2011: At the occasion of International Workers’ Day, Global Unions pay tribute to the people of the Arab States and renew their call for a full-scale transformation of […]

Getting Serious: The Role of Unions in Alberta’s Changing Political Landscape (2011)
Apr 29, 2011

Getting Serious: The Role of Unions in Alberta’s Changing Political Landscape (April 2011) AFL political action paper presented to AFL 47th Constitutional Convention, April 28 to May 1, 2011 Over […]

Alberta’s Revenue Crisis (2011)
Apr 29, 2011

Alberta’s Revenue Crisis (April 2011) AFL Revenue Policy Paper presented to AFL 47th Constitutional Convention, April 28 to May 1, 2011 Alberta’s relatively low revenues from natural resources and taxes […]