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AFL Joins Campaign for Province-Wide Smoking Ban
Apr 18, 2007

The AFL joined with Action on Smoking and Health, Alberta Cancer Board and the Alberta Chamber of Commerce today to launch a campaign to urge the Alberta government to implement […]

Oilsands pipeline to U.S. a job killer: labour group; Study says 18,000 jobs in the balance
Apr 18, 2007

The head of the Alberta Federation of Labour says TransCanada Corp.’s proposed Keystone pipeline to the United States is a job killer that needs to be stopped. In a submission […]

Labour wants Keystone pipeline put on hold
Apr 16, 2007

[Edmonton] In a submission to the National Energy Board (NEB) on April 13, 2007, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) argues that the Keystone pipeline project that is currently before […]

2007 April Statement Responding to New LRB Protocol on Consultations with Government
Apr 4, 2007

Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Just under four years ago, the Alberta government introduced and passed a controversial law that radically altered […]

New LRB Protocol a Victory for Transparency
Apr 3, 2007

The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL), the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) and the Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union (CEP) jointly announced today that they are withdrawing their legal action […]

12-Year Olds Can Now Work in Bars
Mar 16, 2007

The Alberta Federation of Labour has learned the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) has altered its policy regarding the hiring of minors to work in bars and lounges. Effectively […]