AFL wants CPP expansion
Nov 17, 2010
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is calling the Alberta government out on its stance against an enhanced Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In a report released on November 16 by […]
2010 Nov Speaking Notes – Launch of REAL Pension Reform Campaign
Nov 16, 2010
Launch of AFL Real Pension Reform Campaign November 16, 2010 Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta Good morning and welcome. We’ve invited you here today because a crisis is looming: a crisis […]
Hey Ted, Albertans want REAL pension reform: Labour groups urge Alberta Tories to stop standing in the way of CPP expansion
Nov 16, 2010
Edmonton – A campaign for REAL pension reform was launched in Alberta today to persuade the provincial government to change its mind and join the growing consensus around expanding the […]
It IS Broke – So Fix it!
Nov 16, 2010
It IS Broke … so fix it! Why real pension reform is needed to address Alberta’s looming crisis in retirement income A report by economist Hugh MacKenzie that shows Albertans […]
AFL & CLC launch campaign aimed at bolstering the CPP
Nov 15, 2010
Labour groups hope to pressure Alberta to accept federal proposals to improve pensions. In June, Alberta Finance Minister Ted Morton said the province will not support a proposed expansion of […]
November 2010: Better health and safety rules; pension reform; Parkland fall conference; Lakoff lecture highlights; stop Calgary Public Library cuts
Nov 9, 2010
AFL demands better health and safety rules The AFL has released a 10-point plan on workplace health and safety (click here for the plan), calling for immediate action from the […]