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Province sees low long-term natural gas prices
Aug 27, 2010

Alberta could be facing an extended period of low natural gas prices that will have an adverse effect on the province’s finances for the foreseeable future, Finance Minister Ted Morton […]

Reforming broken revenue system vital to Alberta’s fiscal future
Aug 26, 2010

Edmonton – The economic evidence is in and it shows overwhelmingly that Alberta’s economy is still on shaky ground. “Unstable commodity prices, a continuing jobs crisis, falling retail sales, increasing […]

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 […]