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Labour demands meaningful penalties for midway company
Aug 3, 2005

The Alberta Federation of Labour is demanding the government do more than simply give Canadian Midway Co a warning for employment law violations at Edmonton’s Klondike Days and the Calgary […]

Unions in Alberta and B.C. launch campaign to support Telus workers
Jul 29, 2005

At a series of three coordinated rallies in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary Thursday evening, the Alberta Federation of Labour and the B.C. Federation of Labour unveiled the first phase of […]

Telus engaged in bullying, not bargaining
Jul 21, 2005

EDMONTON-The reputation for good labour relations and excellent service earned over many years by Alberta Government Telephones, EdTel and BCTel have been poured down the drain of corporate mismanagement by […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]