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53 charges for CNRL, contractors
Apr 23, 2009

Following a record 53 charges laid against three companies for a 2007 accident that killed two workers at the oilsands work site, the Alberta Federation of Labour blames the provincial […]

Charges in oilsands deaths not enough, says labour group
Apr 23, 2009

The president of the Alberta Federation of Labour says the dozens of charges laid Tuesday in the deaths of two foreign workers aren’t enough.Gil McGowan says while the charges are […]

Environmental groups and AFL release groundbreaking Green Jobs report
Apr 22, 2009

Edmonton – Alberta can create more than 200,000 long-term green jobs and build a strong economic future, according to a groundbreaking report on green jobs released by two prominent environmental […]

Alberta oilsands company faces charges in deaths of two foreign workers
Apr 22, 2009

EDMONTON – The death of two foreign workers from China at a sprawling oilsands project in northern Alberta has led to the most charges ever laid in a single workplace […]

Union Leaders Gather to Discuss Economy
Apr 21, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009 – Sunday, April 26, 2009 Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe, 10111 Bellamy Hill, Edmonton The Alberta Federation of Labour will be holding its 46th Constitutional Convention in […]

Bill 205 would limit third-party advertising during elections
Apr 19, 2009

A year after Premier Ed Stelmach said he was considering electoral reforms to limit outside advertising during campaigns, a government backbencher is introducing a private members’ bill that would do […]