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Alberta unions demand that the UCP scrap the budget they just passed – AFL
Mar 18, 2020

It’s “courting disaster” to proceed with an austerity budget while the Alberta economy is “falling off a cliff” EDMONTON – Alberta unions are demanding that Jason Kenney’s UCP government immediately […]

UCP misled Albertans on PAID sick leave, causing more confusion for workers and employers during a crisis – AFL
Mar 17, 2020

Everything has been shutting down and STILL no one knows if or how they’re getting paid Statement from Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour For Immediate ReleaseMarch […]

Alberta unions condemn UCP decision to ram through deeply-flawed budget – AFL
Mar 16, 2020

“They’re using the current crisis as a pretext to pass an ideological budget that does not fit the times and which will hurt, not help our province.” Statement from Gil […]

Alberta unions demand paid sick leave for all Albertans – AFL
Mar 11, 2020

Federal measures are welcome, but province also needs to take action EDMONTON – If the UCP is serious about addressing COVID19, they also need to get serious about making it […]

UCP government is attacking women’s rights – AFL
Mar 6, 2020

To honour International Women’s Day, AFL highlights UCP cuts and attacks on women EDMONTON – Alberta women are actually moving backwards as the UCP continues to introduce more and more […]

The UCP Attacks on Women in Alberta – AFL
Mar 6, 2020

Women’s Right to Work and Economic Security So far, the UCP cuts and attacks have disproportionately targeted female-dominated sectors in Alberta, such as health care and child care. They have […]