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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 […]

Universities’ pensions move shows folly of UCP’s Bill 22 – AFL
May 7, 2021

Kenney undermined ability of Alberta’s biggest pensions to get the best deal for workers and retirees EDMONTON – Alberta’s universities’ pensions board pulled funds from Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) […]

UCP MLAs shut down the Legislature to save themselves, but leave millions of other Albertans unprotected in their workplaces – AFL
May 3, 2021

AFL demands action to keep people safe in ALL Alberta workplaces, not just the Legislature EDMONTON – The president of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group, the Alberta Federation of Labour, […]

“We won’t be able to get a handle on the third wave until the UCP acknowledges that COVID is being spread in Alberta workplaces” – AFL
Apr 28, 2021

On the National Day of Mourning, AFL releases 10-point plan to protect Alberta workers and help end the pandemic EDMONTON – Every year, workers come together on April 28, the […]