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PC-era government report shows they knew agricultural workplace laws were necessary – AFL
Feb 21, 2017

Thousands of accidents, dozens of deaths every year on Alberta farms prove modernization of agricultural employment laws needed Edmonton – Alberta’s agricultural workers are more than twice as likely to […]

Alberta Federation of Labour condemns Quebec City attacks, urges action on Islamophobia – AFL
Jan 30, 2017

The Alberta Federation of Labour unequivocally condemns all violent acts against our Muslim brothers and sisters. We believe that the union saying ‘an injury to one is an injury to […]

Action Alert – Stand with locked-out seniors care workers – AFL
Jan 3, 2017

Show your support for workers by calling for a fair contract that will be a win-win for employees, residents and their families. Issue Points West Living, an Ontario-based seniors care […]

Celebrate Medicare’s 50th anniversary by introducing pharmacare – AFL
Dec 19, 2016

National system for drug coverage is next step in building the Canadian health care system Edmonton – Canada took the first step toward universal health care 50 years ago this […]

Work should not be a barrier when escaping domestic abuse – AFL
Dec 6, 2016

Alberta Federation of Labour joins with labour organizations across the country to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women by calling for workplace leave for […]

Sturgeon refinery is a solid investment in Alberta’s future, say Conference Board – AFL
Dec 5, 2016

Report vindicates in-province refining, showing it will add thousands of jobs to the Alberta economy Edmonton – A report from the non-partisan Conference Board of Canada shows that refining and […]