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Kenney’s child care cuts are making life less affordable for families – AFL
Jun 19, 2020

End of child care pilot program will mean fee hikes, fewer affordable spaces, and loss of progress towards a universal child care system for Albertans EDMONTON – The end of […]

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Alberta unions to Jason Kenney: Don’t you dare cut the minimum wage! – AFL
Jun 18, 2020

Online campaign aims to stop UCP from dropping Alberta’s wage floor EDMONTON – Yesterday, in response to questions from the opposition leader, Premier Kenney attacked previous minimum wage increases and […]

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Alberta Needs Paid Sick Leave for all Workers – AFL
Jun 15, 2020

While there has always been a need for paid sick leave, COVID-19 has put a spotlight on exactly how crucial it is. Currently in Alberta, workers are eligible for 5 […]

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Alberta unions urge passage of private member’s bill that would protect pensions and keep Alberta in CPP – AFL
Jun 12, 2020

EDMONTON – The leaders of public and private sector unions affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour are throwing their support behind Bill 203, The Pension Protection Act, a private […]

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Alberta unions give workers tools to blow the whistle on employers who aren’t taking COVID-19 seriously enough – AFL
Jun 11, 2020

ReturnSafe.ca campaign urges workers to know their rights and speak out against unsafe practices as the economy re-opens EDMONTON – As Jason Kenney announces plans to ramp up re-launching of […]

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Public Education During a Crisis: Five Alarm Bells about the ‘Choice in Education Act’ – AFL
Jun 11, 2020

PART 6: Five Alarm Bells about the ‘Choice in Education Act’ On May 28, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced Bill 15: Choice in Education Act The bill expands on a […]

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