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AFL calls on Federal government to mark June 21st — Aboriginal Peoples Solidarity Day, as a recognized statutory holiday
Jun 21, 2001

EDMONTON – “It’s time the Federal government formally take responsibility for the historical injustices faced by Canada’s aboriginal peoples. I see no better time than today to do that, by […]

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AFL cautions government about the pitfalls of denying paramedics the right to strike
Jun 15, 2001

CORRECTION NOTE: The original version of this news release was sent out this morning with the wrong contact number for AFL President Les Steel. The proper number is 780-475-4668 EDMONTON […]

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Government Creates False “Emergency” to Strip Ambulance Workers of Rights
May 31, 2001

The AFL reacted to the government announcement of a Public Emergency Tribunal in the Edmonton paramedic dispute by denouncing it as an act of a “two bit dictator”. The move […]

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AFL will elect new president and council tomorrow
May 5, 2001

EDMONTON – Union leaders and activists attending the biennial convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour will elect a new President, Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Council tomorrow morning. The current president, […]

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AFL delegates debate strategies to halt erosion of democracy
May 4, 2001

EDMONTON – Delegates to the Alberta’s Federation of Labour’s biennial convention will turn their attention to politics and corporate globalization tomorrow, as they participate in a panel discussion on the […]

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Breaking out of the Rut: A Position Paper on Politics and Democracy in Alberta (2001)
May 4, 2001

Breaking Out of the Rut: A Position Paper on Politics and Democracy in Alberta (May 2001) Democracy Position Paper presented to 3rd Biennial Convention, May 3 – 6, 2001

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