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AFL predicts showdown over labour laws
Aug 31, 2000

Unions and workers across Alberta should brace themselves for a fight because next year will probably be Ralph Klein’s “year of retribution” against organized labour, says Audrey Cormack, president of […]

“Wearfair” rallies target sporting good outlets in Edmonton and Calgary
Aug 25, 2000

Activists concerned about sweatshop labour will stage rallies outside two popular sporting goods shops in Edmonton and Calgary over the weekend. Both rallies will be held on Saturday, August 26 […]

AFL Asks, “Where are the New Working Alone Regulations?”
Jul 27, 2000

The Alberta Federation of Labour is asking why Human Resources Minister Clint Dunford is holding back approval of the new working alone regulation and handbook, when it has been complete […]

Death of teen worker may be directly related to lax enforcement of health and safety rules
Jul 18, 2000

EDMONTON – Alarm bells should be ringing in the provincial labour department now that it has been revealed that there may have been no guardrails on the roof where a […]

Workplace deaths are the “tragic and predictable result” of under-funding and lack of political will, says AFL
Jul 17, 2000

EDMONTON – The Alberta government is not doing nearly enough to promote and enforce adequate health and safety standards on work sites across the province, says the Secretary Treasurer of […]

AFL calls for release of Leonard Peltier
Jun 23, 2000

AFL President Audrey Cormack is calling on activists to lobby the Federal Justice Minister, Anne McLellan to demand Leonard Peltier’s release. A rally in support of clemency for the American […]