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Gil McGowan and Siobhan Vipond re-elected to the Alberta Federation of Labour – AFL
May 5, 2019

At the conclusion of the successful 51st Constitutional Convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour both AFL Officers were re-elected. Gil McGowan will continue to serve in his role as […]

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What is life really like for Ontarians under Doug Ford? – AFL
Apr 10, 2019

AFL asks Ontario workers: what advice would you give Alberta voters this election? Edmonton- Jason Kenney famously said that he and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are so much alike that […]

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UCP plan will lead to 60,000 lost jobs over four years – AFL
Apr 8, 2019

AFL Releases Report on Employment impact of UCP and NDP fiscal platforms Edmonton– The Alberta Federation of Labour commissioned economist Hugh Mackenzie to provide an analysis of UCP and NDP […]

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One fifth of Albertans work overtime each week; these are the people who will be hurt by Kenney’s OT plan
Apr 5, 2019

Over one quarter of workers in the construction and oil and gas sector, would lose hundreds of dollars in wages each week Edmonton– Changes to overtime rules proposed by the […]

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Ontario just passed a law undermining overtime rights: If Kenney wins the election, Alberta will follow suit – AFL
Apr 2, 2019

It’s a coordinated effort among Conservatives to suppress wages and workplace rights, says AFL Jason Kenney has been trying to reassure working Albertans that his party’s plan to change the […]

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Expanding $25-a-day child care good for Alberta workers, economy – AFL
Mar 27, 2019

Notley announcement of $1.5 billion child care investment to boost economy $9 billion Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour applauds the NDP government announcement to subsidize all child care […]

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