Jobless Rate Jumps
Sep 10, 2010
After a mid-summer improvement, Alberta’s jobless rate increased during August. At 6.5 per cent – up from 6.3 per cent in July – it remains lower than the nation’s 8.1 […]
Alberta’s employment outlook bleak once again: Alberta’s “real” unemployment rate, counting discouraged workers and involuntary part-timers, much higher than “official” rate
Sep 10, 2010
Edmonton – As Alberta’s official unemployment rate edges up to 6.5%, the Alberta Federation of Labour released figures showing Alberta’s “real” unemployment rate – including discouraged workers and involuntary part-timers […]
September 2010: Say no to private health care; reforming broken revenue system; McKesson strike over; Canada Malting workers on strike in Calgary
Sep 8, 2010
Say ‘No’ to private health care! At 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, those who value public health care can join a rally organized by Friends of Medicare at the […]
Labour Day picnic paints bleak jobs picture: Free food draws many families struggling to make ends meet
Sep 8, 2010
EDMONTON – For the first time in years, John Sampson has job-related benefits. “I haven’t had new glasses in over five years. I need bifocals,” he said. Sampson, a welder […]
Province to review foreign worker program
Sep 7, 2010
The provincial government is investing $850,000 to help temporary foreign workers adjust to life in Alberta while reviewing the federal program’s effectiveness, Alberta’s labour boss said Friday. Alberta’s Employment and […]
Worker safety rules under review
Sep 7, 2010
Labour Day, a day meant to celebrate the economic and social achievement of workers. Now there is word new rules may be added to protect them. On the spot fines […]