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Labour movement mobilizing support for IAM strike at Finning
Oct 21, 2005

In a major demonstration of union solidarity, the Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union (CEP) is ensuring that no work normally done by striking International Association of Machinists (IAM) members will […]

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LRB Decision Banning 2 Lakeside Managers from Picket Line, Negotiations Unprecedented
Oct 20, 2005

The Alberta Federation of Labour responded to an Alberta Labour Relations Board (LRB) decision handed down today banning two high-ranking managers from the picket line, any strike-related activity and from […]

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Charges against Lakeside Officials Demonstrate Company “Thinks It Can do Whatever It Wants”
Oct 16, 2005

EDMONTON-The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) responded today to reports that four officials from Lakeside Packers – including the plant’s former CEO, Garnet Altwasser, and the current farm operations manager, […]

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AFL Proposes new, fast resolution to Lakeside strike
Oct 13, 2005

In a letter faxed to Human Resources and Employment Minster Mike Cardinal today, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has proposed a fast and fair way to resolve the dispute […]

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2005 Oct Speaking Notes Federal Employment Standards Review
Oct 11, 2005

Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, October 11, 2005 Good afternoon. Welcome to Alberta and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I’m here […]

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AFL Calls on Minister to Take Action to Resolve Lakeside Dispute
Sep 30, 2005

EDMONTON-The AFL today reacted to Tyson Food’s rejection of the Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) recommendations to resolve the Lakeside Foods dispute by calling on the Minister to use the full […]

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