A survey released by Canadian LabourWatch Association found unions are irrelevant and their leaders out of touch, but one union leader believes this view of the results is biased and […]

With another federal election at hand, the construction industry is concerned about the stability of government investment and the possible implementation of the carbon-tax. After meeting with the Governor General […]

The Labour Day weekend offers Albertans one last gasp at summer before the busy times of fall are upon us. And we should all take a well-deserved rest. When you […]

Unite to prevent exploitation, improve conditions for Canada’s rising number of temporary workers Last fall, in a dingy boardroom in Ottawa, a group of union leaders sat uncomfortably with migrant […]

Journal of Commerce, Aug 20 2008Byline: Richard Gilbert Unions and contractors in Alberta disagree about the merits of a new federal government immigration program. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Diane […]

Applicants could address Alberta skills shortage This week, federal Immigration Minister Diane Finley announced plans to fast-track immigration applications from skilled temporary foreign workers already employed in Canada — and […]