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Many questions, no answers in death of young worker crushed by forklift
Jul 8, 2008

The death of a teenager working at a building material supply store near Edmonton last month is raising questions about the need to improve Alberta’s safety code. Mitchell Tanner, 16, […]

Treatment of Chinese workers brings union disputes and calls for public inquiry
Jul 5, 2008

Representatives from some of Alberta’s construction unions say the case of Chinese temporary foreign workers having their paycheques siphoned by their employer reveals huge flaws with the federal government program […]

Alberta union challenges credentials of some foreign industrial electricians
Jul 1, 2008

Federal government’s regulation of Red Seal qualifications draws skepticism The electricians’ trade union in Alberta is screening some new immigrants because of concerns over certification. Some Chinese immigrants are seeking […]

Alberta unions call for public enquiry into treatment of Chinese workers
Jul 1, 2008

Representatives from some of Alberta’s construction unions say the case of Chinese temporary foreign workers having their paycheques siphoned by their employer reveals huge flaws with the federal government program […]

Federal government’s regulation of Red Seal qualifications draws skepticism
Jun 30, 2008

The electricians’ trade union in Alberta is screening some new immigrants because of concerns over certification. Some Chinese immigrants are seeking high-paying employment on oilsands projects as electricians, but the […]

Chinese workers took home just 12 per cent of wages; Can’t stop contractor from pocketing lion’s share, minister says
Jun 20, 2008

EDMONTON – Some abuse of foreigners working temporarily in Alberta is unavoidable because of conditions in their home countries, Alberta’s minister of Employment and Immigration said Wednesday. Hector Goudreau was […]