Prepare for Autumn of Unrest, Says AFL President
Sep 1, 2001
In his annual Labour Day message AFL President Les Steel predicts a fall of labour unrest, as workers take action for fairness at their workplaces. “As Albertans sit on our […]
Review of Longstanding Claims A “Victory” for Injured Workers
Jul 5, 2001
The Alberta Federation of Labour responded to the government’s planned changes to WCB by stating that it had positive and negative impacts on workers. The AFL singled out the promise […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]