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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 […]

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Chinese Workers Scam An Example of How NOT to do Temporary Workers: CNRL, CLAC, Government All To Blame for Workers Being Shortchanged, Says AFL
Jun 18, 2008

EDMONTON, June 18 /CNW/ – The case of Chinese temporary foreign workers having their paycheques siphoned is a perfect example of how the TFW program is out of control, says […]

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Mason stays at the helm
Jun 18, 2008

Brian Mason is staying on as leader of the provincial New Democrats and the party will continue to go it alone, with more than 95 per cent of delegates at […]

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Chinese Workers Scam an Example of How NOT to do Temporary Workers
Jun 18, 2008

The case of Chinese temporary foreign workers having their paycheques siphoned is a perfect example of how the TFW program is out of control, says the Alberta Federation of Labour. […]

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NDP rejects alliance with Liberals, Greens: Party members vote down proposed ties
Jun 15, 2008

Alberta NDP members overwhelmingly rejected Saturday a coalition with the Liberals and Greens, as all of the province’s opposition parties ponder their political futures following crushing election defeats. Gathering at […]

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Alberta braces for protests after making anti union changes to Labour Code
Jun 12, 2008

EDMONTON _ 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 […]

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