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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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The real Jason Kenney has stepped forward: And working Albertans should be worried – AFL
Mar 15, 2019

Kenney has a plan to suppress your wages and weaken your rights at work CALGARY – Jason Kenney’s proposed “Open for Business Act” should really be called the “I’m Delivering […]

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Statement from AFL in response to New Zealand Terrorist Attack
Mar 15, 2019

From Gil McGowan and Siobhan Vipond, President and Secretary Treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour The AFL strongly condemns the murder of 49 Muslim worshippers at the Masjid Al […]

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