Labour Board Reneges on key decision
Jun 7, 2005
EDMONTON – In a key decision released today, the Alberta Labour Relations Board has, once again, proven itself little more than a lapdog for big business, says Gil McGowan, the […]
What’s all the fuss about foreign workers?
Jun 1, 2005
Three Issues Intertwine to Create Powderkeg in Fort McMurray In recent weeks, Albertans’ TV screens and newspapers have flickered with trades workers rallying, marching and protesting against “foreign workers” in […]
How Young is Too Young?
Jun 1, 2005
On June 3, 2005, Alberta earned the distinction of being only the second province in Canada to allow 12 year-olds to work in restaurants without a special permit. It did […]
Gil McGowan Wins AFL Presidency
May 15, 2005
Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour selected 37-year old Gil McGowan as its new President today. McGowan won the Presidency unopposed. His election as President marks a generational shift […]
The Assault on Pensions in Canada: Foreclosing on the Future (2005)
May 13, 2005
The Assault on Pensions in Canada: Foreclosing on the Future (May 2005) Policy paper adopted at AFL 44th Constitutional Convention, May 12 – 15, 2005
Smoking in the Workplace (2005)
May 13, 2005
Smoking in the Workplace (May 2005) Policy statement presented at AFL 44th Constitutional Convention, May 12 – 15, 2005