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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. […]

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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 […]

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Alberta must revise labour law to grant agricultural workers the right to join unions
Dec 21, 2001

EDMONTON – In light of yesterday’s ground-breaking Supreme Court ruling on the rights of farm workers, the Alberta government should move quickly to revise its labour laws to give agricultural […]

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Alberta Federation of Labour Year End Statement, December 2001
Dec 20, 2001

EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour is predicting a year of increased labour unrest as low unemployment and healthy economic growth create conditions that will produce substantial wage increase […]

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Union members encouraged to show active support for teachers in the event of a strike
Dec 18, 2001

EDMONTON – Unionized workers from around the province are being encouraged to actively support the Alberta Teachers Association and its members in the likely event of a teachers strike. In […]

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Human Rights Need Special Attention in Post-September 11 World
Dec 9, 2001

This year’s International Human Rights Day has particular significance due to the effects of the September 11 terrorist attacks, says Alberta Federation of Labour President Les Steel. Steel is marking […]

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