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PUSHING FOR SAFE SCHOOLS: LETTER WRITING TOOL RELEASED – AFL
Aug 23, 2021

EDMONTON – Support Our Students (SOS) Alberta, with support from Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL), have released an easy-to-use letter writing tool at www.safeschoolsAB.ca for parents and community members to […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour statement on the Ontario court ruling against the “Student Choice Initiative” – AFL
Aug 5, 2021

The Alberta Federation of Labour statement on the Ontario court ruling against the “Student Choice Initiative” EDMONTON – In 2019, the Ford government instituted its “Student Choice Initiative” that interfered […]

The nurse who was recently elected to help lead the AFL says UCP plan to cut wages in health care is “disrespectful and reckless” – AFL
Jul 7, 2021

Wage cuts insult ‘pandemic heroes’ and will worsen the already serious nurses’ shortage Edmonton – The UCP’s plan to cut the wages of Alberta nurses despite their dedicated service during […]

National Indigenous Peoples Day statement from the Alberta Federation of Labour – AFL
Jun 21, 2021

Joint statement from the leaders of Alberta’s largest labour organizations EDMONTON – National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month offer the opportunity to celebrate the resiliency, beauty and […]

Unions join Indigenous groups in demanding search for graves at other former residential school sites – AFL
May 31, 2021

“We cannot let this moment pass without meaningful action.” EDMONTON – Alberta unions are supporting Indigenous leaders and advocates in demanding a thorough search for graves at other former residential […]

AFL Convention 2021 concludes with the re-election of President Gil McGowan and the election of Karen Kuprys to secretary treasurer – AFL
May 16, 2021

Alberta’s labour movement wraps ups convention ready to stand up for Alberta EDMONTON – At the 52nd Constitutional Convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan was re-elected to […]