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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 […]

Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization applauds government action on Farm and Ranch worker health and safety – AFL
Jun 27, 2018

New rules underscore enhanced protections for Farm and Ranch workers across the province Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization applauds the government for taking action to protect agricultural workers […]