PRESS RELEASE: Alberta is no longer Canada’s wage leader
May 6, 2024
Wages in Alberta have fallen behind BC and Ontario – and the AFL says it’s the UCP’s fault EDMONTON – It’s official: Alberta is no longer Canada’s wage leader. Data […]
STATEMENT: AFL responds to government’s “consultation” on Bill 32 (2020)
Apr 19, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) Secretary Treasurer Karen Kuprys made the following statement in response to the UCP Government’s “consultation” on Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Workplaces Act […]
AFL Executive Council Endorses Gil McGowan for NDP Leader
Apr 17, 2024
In a vote on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the Executive Council of the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) endorsed AFL President Gil McGowan in his bid to become NDP leader […]
STATEMENT: FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE RAISE PUTS ALBERTA WORKERS FURTHER BEHIND
Mar 28, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan responded to the federal government’s minimum wage raise from $16.65 to $17.30 on April 1st and the […]
STATEMENT: AFL PRESIDENT GIL MCGOWAN RESPONDS TO ALBERTA NDP CAUCUS’ MOTION 506 ON THE VALUE OF UNIONS
Mar 18, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan made the following statement regarding the Private Members Motion No. 506, tabled by Alberta NDP MLA Heather Sweet: […]
PRESS RELEASE: Union leaders urge Edmonton City Council to forestall UCP intervention in looming strike
Mar 13, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An imposed agreement would be bad for workers and the City. EDMONTON – The leaders of some of Alberta’s largest public sector unions have sent a strongly-worded […]