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Two immigration programs suspended
Aug 24, 2010

The Alberta Federation of Labour is commending Alberta’s labour minister for suspending two immigration programs it says were being used inappropriately to fill job gaps. Alberta Employment and Immigration Minister […]

Alberta suspends immigrant fast-track programs
Aug 23, 2010

Faced with a drop in demand for labour in the province, the Alberta government has suspended a pair of programs meant to fast-track immigration applications for foreign workers. The province […]

It’s time to rally – and eat – on the McKesson picket line
Aug 20, 2010

After nearly eight weeks walking the line, strikers remain as strong as ever at McKesson Canada facilities in Edmonton. Now it’s time to show them the strength of your support! […]

August 2010: New website; AB sheds jobs; Workers still at risk; Farm Workers at risk; Next Up Alberta
Aug 13, 2010

Welcome to our new website The Alberta Federation of Labour has a new website and is now on Facebook and Twitter. We’d really like you check out the site (let […]

Alberta has a dismal record on workplace safety prosecutions and convictions: AFL research reveals province has a conviction rate of only 2.8 per cent on workplace fatalities
Aug 13, 2010

Edmonton – The Alberta government is failing to protect workers with its lax attitude toward prosecuting employers involved in workplace fatalities and injuries, according to research by the Alberta Federation […]

Applications are now being accepted for the second year of Next Up Alberta: A Leadership Program for Young People Committed to Social and Environmental Justice
Aug 11, 2010

The application process is now under way for a new cohort of Next Up participants. This is an amazing, intensive and transformative program for young social change activists between the […]