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AFL echos call for an independent investigation of the CP Rail worker deaths – AFL
Dec 15, 2020

Minister Garneau must ensure an independent criminal investigation be conducted into the death of three Alberta workers Edmonton – On Feb. 4, 2019, the brakes of a 99-car grain train […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour in Solidarity with Indian Farmers – AFL
Dec 14, 2020

The Alberta Federation of Labour stands in solidarity with farmers in India, who continue their mass protests against new agricultural laws. The proposed reforms will deregulate agricultural markets and will […]

Democracy be damned! Jason Kenney rams through more anti-worker legislation – This Time on Health and Safety – AFL
Dec 9, 2020

Late yesterday evening the UCP government invoked closure to end debate and quickly pass Bill 47, their regressive workplace health and safety legislation EDMONTON – In what has become a […]

AFL Calls for Comprehensive Action Plan to Address COVID-19’s Disproportionate Impact on Women – AFL
Dec 4, 2020

This year’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women reminds us that without addressing gender equality we will never see a world without gender-based violence Edmonton – […]

Kenney Must Stop Leaving Public Health Enforcement up to Frontline Workers – AFL
Dec 3, 2020

The UCP Government needs to properly enforce their public health orders and provide clear public education so that workers aren’t left in harm’s way Edmonton – Recent events in Edmonton […]

Alberta frontline workers are losing out on more than $400 million in ‘hero pay’ because the UCP refuses to hold up its end on a cost-shared wage program – AFL
Nov 27, 2020

Documents show that Alberta, unlike other provinces, is leaving millions on the table that should be going to workers, says AFL EDMONTON – Unlike all other provinces, the Kenney government […]