The sky isn’t falling on Alberta’s labour market – yet
Jul 2, 2006
But it may be time to slow pace of oil sands development When it comes to discussions about the labour force in Alberta, it’s hard not to be reminded of […]
Labour Economic Monitor (Summer 2006)
Jul 1, 2006
Labour Economic Monitor (Summer 2006) The following report is intended to give trade unionists reliable, current information on the provincial economy. The data is drawn from government sources, including Statistics […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]