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STATEMENT: FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE RAISE PUTS ALBERTA WORKERS FURTHER BEHIND
Mar 28, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan responded to the federal government’s minimum wage raise from $16.65 to $17.30 on April 1st and the […]

STATEMENT: AFL PRESIDENT GIL MCGOWAN RESPONDS TO ALBERTA NDP CAUCUS’ MOTION 506 ON THE VALUE OF UNIONS
Mar 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan made the following statement regarding the Private Members Motion No. 506, tabled by Alberta NDP MLA Heather Sweet: […]

PRESS RELEASE: Union leaders urge Edmonton City Council to forestall UCP intervention in looming strike
Mar 13, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An imposed agreement would be bad for workers and the City. EDMONTON – The leaders of some of Alberta’s largest public sector unions have sent a strongly-worded […]

Alberta Federation of Labour Statement for International Women’s Day 2024
Mar 8, 2024

We are the grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and sisters of this world, including those who are trans or non-binary. Our stories are woven with resilience against the injustices of being marginalized, […]

PRESS RELEASE: Diversify Alberta tour kicks off in southern Alberta to talk Alberta’s economic future
Mar 5, 2024

“Alberta has a bright future in a changing world.” – AFL’s McGowan EDMONTON – As the global energy transition picks up speed, Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group, the Alberta Federation […]

STATEMENT: Workers Left Behind In Alberta Budget
Feb 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Failure to Adjust for Inflation means Cuts for Albertans CALGARY – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan made the following statement in response to the Government […]