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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

WCB premium increase means employers will finally pay the real cost of workplace injuries
Oct 31, 2001

Employers in Alberta will soon be required to pay WCB premiums that more accurately reflect the real cost of workplace injuries – and that’s a good thing, says the Alberta […]

Government over-reacts to revenue decline
Oct 18, 2001

EDMONTON – The provincial government’s decision to cut infrastructure spending and impose a public-sector hiring freeze is hard to justify in light of the rosy financial figures released today, says […]