2002 IWD Events
Mar 1, 2002
Kerry Barrett, Secretary Treasurer, AFL Numerous events were held across the province to celebrate International Women’s Day. In Edmonton on Friday March 8 there was a shared supper at the […]
Court ruling highlights important role strikes can play in resolving disputes
Mar 1, 2002
EDMONTON – The decision by the Alberta Court of Appeal to over-turn a government back-to-work order involving thousands of striking teachers is a victory for teachers on several levels, says […]
New Legislature session will feature renewed attacks on basic workers rights
Feb 26, 2002
EDMONTON – Despite government reassurances and claims to the contrary, the new session of the Legislature is shaping up as an historic showdown on issues such as public health care […]
Back-to-work order will not solve the problems plaguing our schools
Feb 21, 2002
EDMONTON – The government can use its legal clout to force teachers back to work, but they can’t make teachers and parents forget their concerns about over-crowded classrooms and chronic […]
AFL welcomes nurses into the House of Labour
Jan 17, 2002
EDMONTON – The Alberta labour movement became stronger and more cohesive yesterday, thanks to a decision by the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) to join the Alberta Federation of Labour. […]
Unions will have no choice but to bargain for health benefits if Maz report is implemented, says AFL
Jan 8, 2002
EDMONTON – If the Alberta government proceeds with changes to Medicare proposed today by the Mazankowski commission, businesses in the province will be saddled with new costs and the so-called […]