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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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