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“It’s time to call in the military to help our overwhelmed hospitals,” say Alberta health care unions – AFL
Sep 18, 2021

“We’ve run out of staff. Kenney’s fourth wave is collapsing the system.” EDMONTON – The leaders of Alberta’s largest health care unions are calling on Premier Jason Kenney to ask […]

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Alberta union leader calls for “Pensions For All” – AFL
Sep 17, 2021

All workers should have secure pensions, not just 1/3 of the workforce EDMONTON – On September 16, 2021, AFL President Gil McGowan delivered a stark message and a clear demand […]

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Statement from Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan on Premier Kenney’s lack of leadership during the COVID pandemic – AFL
Sep 16, 2021

Statement from Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Alberta’s largest labour organization with affiliate unions spanning the province and its industries with more than 170,000 workers. EDMONTON […]

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Anti-vax protesters do NOT speak for Alberta frontline workers – AFL
Sep 13, 2021

Statement from AFL president Gil McGowan on anti-vax protests at Alberta hospitals EDMONTON – The following statement was released this morning by Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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