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Labour wants higher minimum wage increase
Mar 19, 2008

Edmonton–Although the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) wholeheartedly approves of the Alberta government’s announcement of an automatic increase to the minimum wage in the province, the province’s senior labour central […]

Guest labour program raises troubling questions
Mar 16, 2008

To Canadian employers and the federal government, Rajinder Kumar represents a solution to a labour shortage. To union leaders and immigrant advocates, the tandoori chef from New Delhi, brought to […]

Alberta could open gas stations in U.S., report says
Mar 4, 2008

The provincial government should consider taking oilsands products directly to U.S. consumers, and perhaps set up its own line of gas stations south of the border, the Alberta Federation of […]

Labour leader urges voters to choose hope over fear when it comes to the oil sands
Feb 29, 2008

In the final days of the provincial election campaign, Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan is urging Alberta voters to “choose hope over fear” when it comes to development […]

Ed Stelmach’s refusal to act on the key issues of exporting bitumen and slowing the pace of development in the oil sands proves Tories have no real plan for managing the engine of Alberta…
Feb 26, 2008

If Albertans want to see what a real plan for the oil sands look like, AFL invites them to attend Black Gold, Clear Vision forums Whether it’s because he’s been […]

Deal to pipe bitumen to USA generates criticism
Feb 25, 2008

Many are criticizing Premier Stelmach after a deal to pipe more bitumen to the US was approved by the National Energy Board. Enbridge now has approval to begin construction on […]