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Cargill meat plant shouldn’t be allowed to re-open until workers are satisfied it’s safe, says AFL
Apr 30, 2020

Union leader calls UCP decision to green-light Cargill plan ‘reckless and morally repugnant’ EDMONTON – “The Cargill meatpacking plant in High River should not be re-opened until the people who […]

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Day of Mourning 2020: UCP government failing to put worker safety first
Apr 28, 2020

Alberta meatpacking plant COVID-19 outbreaks highlight need for better worker safety EDMONTON – On this April 28, Day of Mourning, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, as we remember […]

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Letter: Response to Alberta’s First COVID-19 Workplace Fatality – AFL
Apr 22, 2020

Dear Minister Copping: In the wake of Alberta’s first COVID-19 workplace death, I’m writing today to demand a number of things from your Ministry and your government. First, on behalf […]

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Public Education During a Crisis: Is Disaster Capitalism here in Alberta? – AFL
Apr 20, 2020

PART 3: Is Disaster Capitalism here in Alberta? Like New Orleans and Puerto Rico before it, Alberta is in the midst of a crisis. This crisis could be used to […]

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Alberta unions applaud federal support for oil and gas workers – AFL
Apr 17, 2020

EDMONTON – “The money for orphan wells and methane reduction, announced by the federal government today, will help the environment and create jobs at a time when they’re desperately needed,” […]

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Alberta needs inclusive health care for everyone, especially during a pandemic – AFL
Apr 17, 2020

UCP policies limit access to health care and put public health at risk EDMONTON – The UCP government recently announced that beginning on April 1, 2020, Alberta Health will no […]

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