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Government contradicted by new work absence statistics
Jan 13, 2000

New figures acquired by the Alberta Federation of Labour show that in 1998, work absence due to illness, injury and disability were at their highest level in a decade. This […]

Labour commemorates National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Dec 2, 1999

EDMONTON –The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) will be holding its fourth annual workshop dealing with violence against women on December 6, 1999 – the National Day of Remembrance and […]

Alberta workers send a powerful message – we’re strong and we’re staying
Nov 30, 1999

Thousands join AFL centennial celebration as Harper wages war on workers Thousands of union members, supporters and families from all over Alberta sent a message to political leaders across the […]

Alberta to form farm safety advisory body
Nov 30, 1999

A provincially-backed farm safety council is expected to find ways to reduce the number of on-farm injuries in Alberta without adding more rules or more costs. The Alberta government on […]

AFL throws its support behind campaign for national childcare program
Nov 18, 1999

EDMONTON – If Jean Chretien’s Liberals really want to do something significant to mark National Child Day on Saturday, they should live up to their promises and establish a comprehensive […]

Klein misleading Albertans about the future of health care
Nov 16, 1999

EDMONTON – Premier Ralph Klein wasn’t fooling anyone this evening when he attempted to portray himself as a defender of Medicare during a ten-minute, publicly-funded television spot, says Audrey Cormack, […]