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Government must resolve meat packing dispute – not simply delay it
Jul 20, 2005

EDMONTON-The Alberta government decision to delay the strike for two months at the Lakeside Packers in Brooks by calling a Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) is a step in the right […]

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Workplace death of boy illustrates dangers for kids in adult jobs
Jul 19, 2005

EDMONTON-The death of a 14-year boy working with heavy equipment at the Reynolds Auto and Aircraft Museum in Wetaskiwin is a tragedy that illustrates why children should not be allowed […]

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More private health insurance will increase business costs and undermine “Alberta Advantage”
Jul 12, 2005

The Alberta government’s decision today to expand the role for private health insurance will result in a less equal health system and millions of dollars in new costs for individual […]

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“Fair Share Now!!!” Say Fort McMurray Workers
Jul 5, 2005

Hundreds of Fort McMurray workers are expected to rally tonight to send a message to the Conservative government and to Oilsands Companies that the boom in Alberta needs to be […]

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2005 June Speech OEM Rally
Jun 29, 2005

Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, June 29, 2005 We’re here today because a crime has been committed. Laws that were supposed to protect workers have been […]

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12-Year Olds Working in Restaurants – Child Labour as the Alberta Advantage?
Jun 24, 2005

EDMONTON – As of June 3, 2005, Alberta employers can now legally hire 12, 13 and 14-year olds to work in restaurants, the Alberta Federation of Labour revealed today. In […]

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