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Alberta unions applaud Trudeau’s minimum-wage top-up, but demand transparent process with role for labour from Kenney – AFL
May 7, 2020

Front-line workers have always been essential, but underpaid, says AFL EDMONTON – Alberta unions are applauding Prime Minister Trudeau’s announcement to raise the wages of essential front-line workers who earn […]

So, Kenney wants to reopen the economy? Not so fast! – AFL
May 5, 2020

10 workplace health and safety preconditions that MUST be met to avoid more Cargills After nearly two months of lockdown aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19, Premier Jason Kenney […]

Reopening Alberta needs to be about worker safety, not corporate profits – AFL
May 5, 2020

AFL will release 10 conditions for safely reopening the Alberta economy CALGARY – As the Kenney government makes plans to reopen the Alberta economy it’s imperative that they revisit their […]

Public Education During a Crisis: Online Learning: Widening Inequity and an Absence of Leadership – AFL
May 5, 2020

Part 4: Online Learning: Widening Inequity and an Absence of Leadership On March 15, as a result of the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced schools across Alberta […]

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 […]

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 […]