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Alberta government braces for union reaction to labour code changes
Jun 6, 2008

The Alberta government is bracing for protests after introducing what critics are calling “anti-union” changes to the province’s labour code. Employment Minister Hector Goudreau has confirmed that extra sheriffs have […]

Labour Troubles Are Brewing In Alberta
Jun 4, 2008

The Alberta government is bracing for protests after introducing what critics are calling anti-union changes to the province’s labour code.Employment Minister Hector Goudreau has confirmed that extra sheriffs have been […]

Alberta legislature braces for protests over labour code changes
Jun 4, 2008

Government officials are so concerned about the potential for strife over changes to Alberta’s labour code that they have beefed up security at the legislature. “We expect individuals to come […]

Gov’t moves to pass labour amendments
Jun 4, 2008

EDMONTON – The Alberta government moved swiftly today towards passing controversial labour code amendments, despite ongoing criticism from labour groups. Just before debate started on Bill 26, the government made […]

The Reason for the Labour Code Amendments: Rewarding Your Friends
Jun 3, 2008

A day after the government tabled its anti-worker Bill 26: The Labour Relations Amendment Act, Albertans are wondering what would motivate such a blatant attack on constitutionally-protected rights. The answer, […]

Proposed Labour Code Changes an Attack on Alberta Workers
Jun 2, 2008

NOTE: AFL President Gil McGowan will be holding a media availability at 5:15 p.m. on the steps of the Legislature to comment on the Bill. The Alberta Federation of Labour […]