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Support the Change that Brings Workplace Peace
Nov 14, 2005

In the wake of the bitter Lakeside Packers strike, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) today launched a new campaign to urge the government to implement first contract arbitration in […]

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AFL praises RCMP for approach to policing Lakeside strike
Nov 10, 2005

AFL president Gil McGowan has written a letter to the RCMP praising them for the approach they took to policing the recent Lakeside Packers strike in Brooks. In a letter […]

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Tentative Agreement at Lakeside great news for workers, cattle industry
Nov 2, 2005

The Alberta Federation of Labour today applauded the union at Lakeside for reaching a tentative agreement with Lakeside Packers in Brooks, but pledged to continue to pressure the government for […]

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“Time to Put Egos Aside” in Telus Dispute, says AFL
Oct 31, 2005

EDMONTON-In the aftermath of the rejection of a tentative agreement by Telus workers, the AFL sent a letter to Telus CEO Darren Entwistle urging the company to return quickly to […]

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2005 October Speaking Notes Alberta Congress Board
Oct 28, 2005

Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, October 28, 2005 Hello and welcome. As many of you know, my name is Gil McGowan, and I’m president of the […]

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AFL Sends Condolences to Families of Killed Strikers
Oct 21, 2005

EDMONTON – The President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan, today released the following statement regarding the car accident last night that killed two striking Lakeside workers, and […]

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