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$15-an-hour minimum wage would be billion dollar boost to the provincial economy – AFL
Jun 22, 2016

A higher minimum wage could boost the provincial economy according to a study from the 15 is Fair campaign. Edmonton — A higher minimum wage could boost the provincial economy […]

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Minimum wage hike would boost Alberta’s economy by almost a billion dollars – AFL
Jun 21, 2016

Research shows economic benefits of plan to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour Edmonton — The 15 is Fair campaign is releasing research that shows Alberta’s economy will reap […]

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Police must deal with those who put female politicians in the crosshairs – AFL
Jun 21, 2016

AFL condemns violent hate speech against women in politics Edmonton — Alberta must confront the ugly — and dangerous — rhetoric that is directed at women in politics. At the […]

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15 Is Fair campaign urges government to ignore fearmongers – AFL
Jun 17, 2016

Raising minimum wage to $15 will help struggling Albertans and boost economy Edmonton – Alberta’s labour movement is launching a campaign calling on the government to follow through on promises […]

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Surprise! Restaurants Canada launches campaign opposing increases to the minimum wage – AFL
Jun 2, 2016

NotTheTime.ca campaign predictable since “now” is never the time for industry lobby groups Edmonton – Predictably, Restaurants Canada launched a campaign today opposing Alberta’s plan to increase the minimum wage […]

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New information on fatalities demonstrates need for controversial farm worker law, says AFL – AFL
May 31, 2016

Deaths wouldn’t have been reported and investigated under old system EDMONTON — New information on fatalities on Alberta farms demonstrates that the provincial government’s controversial new farm worker law was […]

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