Minimum wage in Alberta increases to $8.40
Apr 3, 2008
On April 1, Alberta’s minimum wage increased from $8 to $8.40 per hour. In June 2007 the Alberta government announced the increase to minimum wage would be based on the […]
With minimum wage increase, debate intensifies
Apr 2, 2008
When people find out they are going to be making more money, it is usually cause for celebration. The recent increase of Alberta’s minimum wage however, has launched a new […]
Labour group suggests April 1 minimum wage hike in Alta is a sad joke
Apr 2, 2008
EDMONTON – Alberta’s minimum wage hike kicks in on April Fool’s Day, but an organization representing labour groups suggests $8.40 cents an hour is still a sad joke. The Alberta […]
Labour says Alberta’s minimum wage hike not nearly enough
Apr 2, 2008
An Alberta labour organization says the province’s 40-cent wage hike on April Fool’s Day is a sad joke. The increase, effective Tuesday, boosts Alberta’s minimum wage to $8.40 an hour […]
Alberta hit with 800 complaints from foreign workers: Accommodation, unfair wage deductions cited
Apr 2, 2008
Just a day before a House of Commons committee meets in Edmonton to discuss the issue of temporary foreign workers, the province revealed it has received more than 800 complaints […]
Alberta Federation of Labour holds public forum on temporary foreign worker program
Apr 2, 2008
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) held a public forum recently to brief unions about concerns relating to the increase in use of the federal government’s temporary foreign worker (TFW) […]