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AFL sets up Temporary Foreign Worker Advocate Office
May 4, 2007

The Alberta Federation of Labour is creating a new Temporary Foreign Worker Advocate Office to help protect the basic human and workplace rights of vulnerable foreign workers in the province. […]

Labour Economic Monitor (May 2007)
May 1, 2007

Labour Economic Monitor (May 2007) In fact, the 2007 Budget demonstrates clearly that the government has no idea of how to proceed. The basic economic strategy remains unchanged: sell off […]

Two-and-a-half Workers a Week. The Price of Prosperity?
Apr 27, 2007

On the eve of the 12th International Day of Mourning, which will be commemorated around the world on Saturday April 28, the Alberta Federation of Labour called on government, employers […]

Workplace Tragedy Raises Many Questions
Apr 25, 2007

The Alberta Federation of Labour is demanding a full and transparent investigation into the death of two workers and injury to four others yesterday in Fort McMurray. The AFL is […]

Government warned to control development
Apr 24, 2007

[Calgary] “The Stelmach government must act now to control the pace of development,” says AFL President Gil McGowan. “The province is already paying too great a price for their past […]

Will Australian Billionaire resolve Palace Casino strike in Edmonton?
Apr 20, 2007

In a letter sent today to James D. Packer, Executive Chairman of PBL Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd. – the Australian publishing, broadcasting and gambling giant – the Alberta Federation of […]