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Big Surprise! Restaurants Canada is back again with another campaign opposing Alberta’s minimum wage and workplace reforms – AFL

Feb 12, 2019

‘Restaurant Realities’ campaign is predictable given that the reality is that Restaurants Canada NEVER believes it is time to support changes that benefit workers in the industry Edmonton – Predictably, […]

Government decision banning mandatory high heels in the workplace is great news for workers – AFL

Nov 30, 2018

The Alberta Federation of Labour is partnering with hospitality workers on “Fairness for Alberta’s Restaurant Workers campaign” Edmonton- Alberta Federation of Labour applauds government action to ensure worker safety. The […]

Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group calls on public institutions across the province to study impacts of potential budget cuts – AFL

Nov 7, 2018

Albertans deserve to know what budget cuts likely under a UCP government would mean for services Alberta – Leaders of unions from across Alberta met in Edmonton today at the […]

With Jason Kenney as premier Albertans would get lower wages and fewer rights – AFL

Oct 15, 2018

Kenney pledged to business audience to roll back rights and protections at work; eliminate health and safety protections; and implement massive cuts to public services. All without consultation. Yesterday, in […]

Will Jason Kenney follow the lead of his friend Doug Ford by rolling back rights for working Albertans? – AFL

Oct 4, 2018

Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group warns that Ontario’s present could become Alberta’s future As Jason Kenney cozies up to Doug Ford at a joint rally in Calgary, the Alberta Federation […]

Today’s move to a $15 minimum wage will increase overall wage costs for employers by a paltry .6%

Oct 1, 2018

“Small price to pay for big benefits,” concludes AFL study Edmonton – A new study based on Statistics’ Canada Labour Force Survey provides fresh evidence that Alberta’s move to a […]

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