Government slammed at memorial
Apr 29, 2010
Workers that have been killed or injured on the job were honoured yesterday at city hall as a National Day of Mourning was observed in their name. Labour unions and […]
Workplace injury rate at an all-time low: Number of deaths on the job plunge to 110 in 2009
Apr 29, 2010
Workplace injuries were at a record low in the province last year but there’s still a long way to go, Minister of Employment and Immigration Thomas Lukaszuk said. “No matter […]
Alberta not adequately prepared to keep workers safe if economic boom times return
Apr 28, 2010
Research shows Alberta spends less on workplace safety now than in 1991 – even though many more Albertans work in dangerous industries New research released today by Alberta’s largest workers’ […]
Service Alberta’s survey on employment agencies (primarily for temporary foreign workers)
Apr 28, 2010
Complete Service Alberta survey and submit by Friday, April 30, 2010 Apr 21, 2010 Issue: Service Alberta’s survey on employment agencies (primarily for temporary foreign workers) Action Requested: Complete Service […]
Danger Workers at Risk: New research reveals Alberta’s dismal record of under-funding workplace safety
Apr 28, 2010
Danger Workers at Risk: New research reveals Alberta’s dismal record of under-funding workplace safety Alberta is one of the most dangerous places in Canada to be a worker. Our province […]
Alberta workplace injuries hit record low, says province
Apr 28, 2010
Workplace injuries have hit a record low in Alberta, the province said Wednesday as labour groups demanded more action to protect employees. “Alberta today is at a 19-year low relative […]