Minimum Wage Increases April 1st
Apr 2, 2008
The head of Alberta’s largest labour group is calling out the provincial government for what he says is a “drop in the bucket” when it comes to the minimum wage. […]
Black Gold, Clear Vision: A Proposed Policy Framework for the Alberta Oil Sands
Apr 2, 2008
Black Gold, Clear Vision: A Proposed Policy Framework for the Alberta Oil Sands (Spring 2008) The AFL believes that Albertans need to be clear about where we want to go […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]