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Dues Suspension Decision Slap In Face To Alberta Workers
Apr 27, 2001

The Alberta Federation of Labour responded to the Labour Relations Board decision today to suspend the collection of dues for AUPE health care workers for a two month period by […]

New Statistics Show Workplace Accident Rates Have Doubled in Past 10 Years
Apr 25, 2001

As the 6th International Day of Mourning approaches, the Alberta Federation of Labour released new figures today showing that the rate of workplace accidents in Alberta has nearly doubled in […]

Tories continue to ignore the sacrifices made by majority of public sector workers
Apr 24, 2001

EDMONTON – The provincial government’s budget does not set aside nearly enough money to cover long-overdue wage increases for the majority of public sector workers, says the Secretary Treasurer of […]

Government still refusing to acknowledge serious problems facing Alberta
Apr 11, 2001

EDMONTON – Yesterday’s Throne Speech was much like the Conservative’s recent election campaign – long on reassuring rhetoric and short on substance, says Audrey Cormack, president of the Alberta Federation […]

AFL president available for questions after Throne Speech
Apr 10, 2001

EDMONTON – Audrey Cormack, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, will be available to answer questions from the media following today’s Throne Speech. The Throne Speech will be delivered […]

AFL urges Calgary city council to show some movement on transit strike
Apr 4, 2001

CALGARY – An agreement to end Calgary’s 41-day old transit strike is within reach if city council is willing to show some movement on the key issues of shuttle buses […]