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What you need to know to vote in the federal election here in Alberta – AFL
Sep 9, 2021

Federal election rules are different than provincial elections. Find out more on how best to prepare to vote below. Did you know? You can vote ANY day of the election […]

Alberta workers should look beyond Conservative leader Erin O’Toole’s platitudes: the Conservative soul is anti-union and anti-worker – AFL
Sep 3, 2021

Union members and Alberta workers should not be fooled by Conservative leader Erin O’Toole’s feel-good words on unions. He only wants your votes. A closer look at where the Conservatives […]

Alberta unions won’t be fooled by O’Toole’s soothing words on unions – AFL
Sep 3, 2021

Conservative Leader O’Toole only wants union votes, but Party is deeply anti-union EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan sent a letter to Erin O’Toole, reminding him the […]

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 […]