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REPORT: Budget 2018 needs to address the elephant in the room – AFL
Mar 21, 2018

Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group warns government of dire consequences for ignoring revenue hole created by irresponsible Klein-era tax cuts With global oil prices staying “lower for longer,” Alberta’s 2018 […]

Alberta Women still behind on International Women’s Day – AFL
Mar 8, 2018

Alberta Federation of Labour calls on government to introduce Pay Equity, Universal Child Care, and Domestic Violence legislation to close the gap between Alberta’s men and women Edmonton – Despite […]

Workers Left Out of Bilateral Child Care Agreement – AFL
Dec 20, 2017

Governments must do more to raise the floor for ECEC sector workers Edmonton – Following the announcements of details for the bilateral agreement to expand Alberta’s Early Learning and Child […]

Worker Organization Urges Kenney to Fire Nixon Over his Role in Sexual Harassment Case – AFL
Dec 12, 2017

“Nixon is walking, talking proof of why we need tougher laws against sexual harassment.” Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization has joined the chorus of people calling on UCP […]

“Me Too” campaign exposes pervasive problem of abuse against women, including workplace abuse – AFL
Dec 6, 2017

Employers must step up to the plate with training, policies, and support to protect workers from gendered violence and abuse at work, and to support survivors Edmonton – On the […]

Bill 30 will empower workers and save lives – AFL
Nov 27, 2017

Long overdue changes will give workers the tools and supports they need to stay safe on the job Edmonton – Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Workers’ […]