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AFL and Civil Liberties Association launch court challenge to defend freedom of assembly in Calgary city parks
Jun 24, 2002

CALGARY – The AFL and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will be in court tomorrow morning in an effort to defend protestors’ right to assembly in Calgary city parks. […]

Activist list-serve will keep media informed about protest views and activities during G-8 Summit
Jun 21, 2002

CALGARY – In an effort to help independent and mainstream journalists stay connected with activists participating in demonstrations against the G-8, the Alberta Independent Media Centre has established an Internet […]

Solidarity Village organizers set to release statement this afternoon
May 31, 2002

CALGARY – The activists who have been attempting to organize a large, outdoor Solidarity Village during the upcoming G-8 Summit will release a statement relating to their efforts this afternoon. […]

AFL demands quick answer from Calgary on venue for counter-summit activities
May 30, 2002

CALGARY – The Alberta Federation of Labour has presented the City of Calgary with an ultimatum – either approve the AFL’s application for a venue for activities during the upcoming […]

Calgary rejects bid for Solidarity Festival at city park
May 29, 2002

CALGARY – The City of Calgary has formally rejected an application from the Alberta Federation of Labour to use a city park as a venue for activist events during the […]

Privatization Hurts The Economy
May 23, 2002

A new research book from the Alberta Federation of Labour demonstrates that public health care and public education give Alberta and Canada a clear competitive advantage over the United States […]