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Government Taking On A Health and Safety Headache in Swan Hills Plant
Oct 20, 2000

EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour released documents today accessed through the Freedom of Information Act which show that Bovar employees have elevated PCB levels in their blood and […]

The “Hidden Giveaways” of the Federal Mini-Budget: Corporate Tax Cuts
Oct 19, 2000

The hidden secret in yesterday’s pre-election mini-budget by Federal Finance Minister Paul Martin was billions in corporate tax reductions, the AFL points out today. Despite the crowings of the Finance […]

Cormack urges leaders to embrace the progressive spirit of the “Famous Five”
Oct 17, 2000

EDMONTON – Politicians like Ralph Klein and Jean Chretien should dust off their history books tomorrow and learn some valuable lessons from the past, says AFL president Audrey Cormack. Tomorrow […]

Working Alone Committee Members Issue “Minority Report”
Oct 4, 2000

Labour members of the Task Force that recommended new provisions for working alone regulations released a “minority report” today stating the provisions “fall short” in protecting workers. The “Minority Report” […]

AFL Officers Endorse Pannu for NDP Leadership
Sep 19, 2000

The elected officers of the Alberta Federation of Labour today endorsed Strathcona MLA Raj Pannu’s bid for the leadership of the Alberta New Democrats. President Audrey Cormack and Secretary Treasurer […]

Billion Dollar Corporate Tax Cut Shows Government Priorities
Sep 14, 2000

The $1 billion tax cut for corporations announced yesterday by the Alberta government exposes the government’s real priority is giving money back to corporate friends and not investing in essential […]