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Labour groups lead charge to keep value-added jobs in Alberta
Jun 5, 2007

NEB Hearings on pipeline to move unrefined oilsands to U.S. begin CALGARY – Hearings begin this week before the National Energy Board in Calgary to determine whether or not the […]

A sobering message
Jun 2, 2007

If this isn’t a political slap up the side of the head I don’t know what is. But will Ed Stelmach and the Alberta Tories get the message? Calgary pollster […]

Employers in Alberta need to wake up
May 30, 2007

[Edmonton] With Alberta facing a growing number of labour disputes, the Alberta Federation of Labour said today that it’s time for employers to take a reality check before they enter […]

Changes to royalty regime could threaten viability of natural gas; Industry appeals for status quo as it struggles with exploding costs
May 25, 2007

CALGARY – Wholesale changes to Alberta’s royalty regime could threaten the viability of natural gas production in the province and raise rates for consumers, industry insiders told the Alberta government’s […]

Alberta Government Should Consider Taking Equity Position In Oil Sands Projects, AFL Tells Royalty Panel
May 23, 2007

If major oil companies balk at paying higher royalty rates on oil sands projects, then the Alberta government should consider developing the resource themselves by working in equity partnerships with […]

Labour Movement Calls for Shutdown of CNRL Tank Farm
May 13, 2007

CALGARY — At its Biennial Convention today, Alberta Federation of Labour delegates voted unanimously for a resolution calling for the immediate shutdown of the CNRL Tank Farm site north of […]