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Alberta doubles number of temporary foreign workers
Apr 1, 2008

The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) held a public forum last week to brief unions about concerns relating to the increase in use of the federal government’s temporary foreign worker […]

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House of Commons committee will get an ear full from labour advocates when MPs visit Edmonton tomorrow to learn about problems with temporary foreign worker program
Mar 31, 2008

EDMONTON – Several union spokespeople with extensive experience on issues related to the controversial Temporary Foreign Worker program will make presentations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship […]

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Minimum wage increase doesn’t please everyone
Mar 27, 2008

Cochrane Times – As of April 1, Alberta’s minimum wage will increase from $8 to $8.40 per hour. According to Premier Ed Stelmach, the wage increase will ensure that it […]

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No Fooling, minimum wage to get increase: Bump up will put Alberta at head of class after taxes, Labour critics contend it’s still not enough
Mar 27, 2008

Alberta’s minimum wage will increase from $8 to $8.40 per hour on April 1. “Alberta’s experiencing a time of great prosperity,” said Premier Ed Stelmach, adding that the wage increase […]

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Province boosting minimum wage again: Labour leader calls for minimum wage of at least $11
Mar 26, 2008

Alberta’s minimum wage will jump to $8.40 per hour from $8 per hour on April 1, making it the highest minimum wage in Canada after taxes, but the Alberta Federation […]

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City hall blitzes U.K. for workers: Calgary looks overseas to fill 250 jobs
Mar 21, 2008

The City of Calgary is joining in the rush in Alberta for temporary foreign workers and will be searching overseas for city planners, heavy-duty mechanics and up to 200 bus […]

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