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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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As workplace infections spread in Alberta, AFL calls on government to reassess its approach to keeping workers and the public safe – AFL
Apr 16, 2020

EDMONTON – In light of news that workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at an oil sands worksite near Fort McMurray and at a meat-packing plant near Calgary, the president […]

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Public Education During a Crisis: Decisions in a Crisis Determine the Fate of Public Education – AFL
Apr 10, 2020

PART 2: Decisions in a Crisis Determine the Fate of Public Education How governments react during a crisis has long lasting consequences for public services, and especially public education. Some […]

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Employment statistics for March are brutal. But next month will be worse, especially for Alberta. – AFL
Apr 9, 2020

The oil price collapse and Kenney’s public service cuts will add to the pain caused by COVID-19 EDMONTON – Statistics Canada released its monthly snapshot on trends in employment today. […]

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Workers in ‘Essential Workplaces’ Deserve Presumptive WCB Coverage, says AFL – AFL
Apr 8, 2020

Alberta Federation of Labour calls on the Workers Compensation Board to act now to ensure clarity for workers and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic EDMONTON – Yesterday, the Alberta Federation […]

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