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Lack of Transparency, Accountability at Labour Relations Board Creates “Crisis in Confidence”
Jun 22, 2006

EDMONTON-The AFL today released a study conducted by Dr. Lorne Sossin, Associate Dean of Law at the University of Toronto, examining the conduct of the Alberta Labour Relations Board in […]

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Conference Board Report “Ludicrous” in its Labour Shortage Estimates
Jun 20, 2006

The Alberta Federation of Labour reacted swiftly today to the release of a new Conference Board of Canada report saying that by 2025, Alberta will have an annual shortfall of […]

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2006 June Speech Canadian Institute’s Resource Industry
Jun 13, 2006

Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, June 13, 2006 Sometimes life proceeds as expected – sometimes you get thrown a curve ball Getting an invitation to speak […]

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Government and business Reaping What They Have Sown in Over-heated Labour Market
Jun 13, 2006

CALGARY – Unreasonably low royalty rates and years of under-investment in trades training have combined to create the tight labour market that so many Alberta business leaders and politicians are […]

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12-Year Olds in Restaurants Rules Changed to Satisfy Big Donor to Conservatives
Jun 8, 2006

When the Alberta government changed employment standards rules governing 12-year olds working in restaurants last year, one of the big mysteries was “why”. That question was answered today, when an […]

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FOIP Request Shows Employers Flaunting New Rules Allowing 12-year olds in Restaurants
Jun 7, 2006

EDMONTON-Nine months into new rules allowing restaurants to hire 12 and 13 year olds it is clear they are failing to protect young workers says the Alberta Federation of Labour […]

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